American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis)

One of the latest songbirds to begin nesting during the breeding season, American Goldfinches are found throughout NC, where they can be locally abundant or scarce, depending on season and location.
American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis)
Bitterroot River near Mt. Baldy, Missoula Co., MT
19 July 2013
American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis)
Bitterroot River near Mt. Baldy, Missoula Co., MT
19 July 2013

American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) American Goldfinches (Carduelis tristis)
Durham Co., NC
19 March 2006

Spring is in the air when the goldfinches start changing colors!


American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) American Goldfinches (Carduelis tristis)
Durham Co., NC
22 Jan 2006

Winter plumage goldfinches are rather dull compared to summer birds.

American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) American Goldfinches (Carduelis tristis)
Durham Co., NC
22 Jan 2006

American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis)> Finches in winter
Durham Co., NC
26 Dec 2010

Good comparison of eastern finches. Upper left is an American Goldfinch. Upper right is a female House Finch. Lower birds are all Pine Siskins.


American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) American Goldfinches (Carduelis tristis)
Missoula Co., MT
3 Sep 2013
American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) American Goldfinches (Carduelis tristis)
Missoula Co., MT
3 Sep 2013
American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) American Goldfinches (Carduelis tristis)
Missoula Co., MT
3 Sep 2013
American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) American Goldfinches (Carduelis tristis)
Missoula Co., MT
3 Sep 2013

American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) American Goldfinches (Carduelis tristis)
Missoula Co., MT
3 Sep 2013

American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) American Goldfinches (Carduelis tristis)
Missoula Co., MT
3 Oct 2014


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