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
| Parc de la Frayère, Boucherville | 2019-07-07 |
| Park Angrignon, Montreal | 2019-07-01 |
| Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies | 2019-05-06 |
| Boisé Des Douze, St. Hyacinthe | 2019-04-21 |
| Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies | 2019-04-13 |
| Montreal Botanical Garden | 2019-02-17 |
| Park Mont-Royal | 2018-12-23 |
| Park Mont-Royal | 2018-04-01 |
| Park Mont-Royal | 2016-03-04 |
| Park Mont-Royal | 2016-01-02 |