American Goldfinch
American Goldfinches are also known as the Eastern Goldfinch or the "Wild Canary," and are a member of the finch family. The bird is only about 4-5 inches long, with a wingspan of 7-9 inches. They weigh about 0.4-0.7 ounces. Male Goldfinches are known for their brilliant yellow color, which is produced by pigments in the seeds and plant materials of their diet. Females are mostly brown, with light undersides and a little yellow on their bib. Goldfinches molt twice a year; first in late summer and again in late winter. They become their signature yellow color each spring.
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