American goldfinch

American goldfinch

The American Goldfinch is popular bird of Washington. It is seen commonly in the lowlands of Washington, frequently coming to bird feeders. The male goldfinch in breeding plumage is brilliant yellow with black forehead, wings and tail. It has one white wing bar on wing and white on his tail. The female goldfinch in breeding plumage is yellowish-gray brown on the top and the color varies from bright yellow to dull yellow at the bottom. The female has two light wings on each wings and light colored bill.

Interesting facts

They are one of the newest nesting birds, initially in late June or early July, when most other singing birds are finishing with breeding. Their late timing may be related to the availability of suitable nesting resources and seeds for feeding young.