American Goldfinch - Spinus tristis

Habitat: Mulberry tree

comments (8)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Such a good looking bird. Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  They have a "potato chip" call, which is really cute.
  
  You can consistently hear it here starting at about the 20 second mark:
  
  Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Very distinctive call although I don't understand how it relates to a potato chip. Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      The bird sounds like it is saying " po-ta-to-chip". They clearly have a snacking problem if they are begging for chips. Probably high cholesterol too. Posted 2 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        It's actually perfectly fine to eat lots of potato chips regularly, and I'm not at all triggered. Posted 2 years ago
      2. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Well, I get an A for effort. Posted 2 years ago

Neptune

Lion

Very pretty bird! Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Indeed! They are so vibrant. :) Posted 2 years ago

The American goldfinch

The American goldfinch, also known as the eastern goldfinch or "lightning bird," is a small North American bird in the finch family. It is migratory, ranging from mid-Alberta to North Carolina during the breeding season, and from just south of the Canadian border to Mexico during the winter.

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Similar species: Perching Birds

Species identified by Christine Young