Learn what an American goldfinch looks like and sounds like and what this bird eats. Also find out why goldfinches look ...

Why Iowa chose the American goldfinch in 1933, a familiar farm-field bird that symbolized endurance, continuity, and everyday life during hard times.

Mobs of American goldfinches are emptying feeders at a record pace. Most backyard bird watchers acknowledge that they haven't seen anything like it. Several weeks ago, the first big wave was made up ...

Probably, the American goldfinch should have been included in last week's column. It's another good starter bird, like the yellow warbler. It shouldn't be confused with the yellow warbler, though. The ...

I am a creature of habit and I always write my column on a Thursday. On this particular morning, I find myself luxuriating in an unexpected, but most welcome, deviation from my normal routine. A huge ...

It’s molting season for goldfinches (Spinus tristis), which are transitioning from winter to summer plumage. Look for this petite bird at thistle feeders, where they will gravitate until wild seeds ...

Pine Warbler-The Pine Warbler returns! It knows that the high-protein blend of seeds, nuts and mealworms in this feeder will provide the perfect nutrition he and other birds require at this time of ...

The American goldfinch is the most interesting and entertaining of all birds to observe this time of year. When other birds have started to molt and become a bit bedraggled in the process, the male ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Spinus tristis, eastern goldfinch, and wild canary, are all names for a small finch that inhabits much of North America. The ...