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American Goldfinch Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch Spinus tristis

Aves > Passeriformes > Fringillidae

Names in different Languages

GermanGoldzeisig
EnglishAmerican Goldfinch
FrenchChardonneret jaune
SpanishJilguero 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

2022-05-24Jardin Botanique de Montréal
2019-07-07Parc Angrignon
2019-07-01Parc Angrignon
2019-05-06Parc de la Frayère
2019-04-21Boisé Des Douze
2019-04-13Parc de la Frayère
2019-02-17Jardin Botanique de Montréal
2018-12-23Jardin Botanique de Montréal
2018-04-01Parc Mont-Royal
2018-04-01Jardin Botanique de Montréal