American Goldfinch Spinus tristis
Aves > Passeriformes > Fringillidae
Names in different Languages
| German | Goldzeisig |
| English | American Goldfinch |
| French | Chardonneret jaune |
| Spanish | Jilguero americano |
Description
A beautiful yellow, small finch frequently seen around Montreal all year long.
How to Identify
In summer, both female and male are yellow with black wings with white stripes. In winter, color olive but the same black wings with white stripes.
Where When to Spot
In winter, near feeders in Park Mont-Royal but also frequently in other parks. In summer, along ponds and rivers in reed and trees.
Photos
Observations
| 2022-05-24 | Jardin Botanique de Montréal |
| 2019-07-07 | Parc Angrignon |
| 2019-07-01 | Parc Angrignon |
| 2019-05-06 | Parc de la Frayère |
| 2019-04-21 | Boisé Des Douze |
| 2019-04-13 | Parc de la Frayère |
| 2019-02-17 | Jardin Botanique de Montréal |
| 2018-12-23 | Jardin Botanique de Montréal |
| 2018-04-01 | Jardin Botanique de Montréal |
| 2018-04-01 | Parc Mont-Royal |