American Goldfinch Spinus tristis
American Goldfinch is a beautiful yellow, small finch frequently seen around Montreal all year long.
Specs
| Length | 12-14cm |
| Weight | 12-20g |
| Wingspan | 20-25cm |
Common Names
| German | Goldzeisig |
| English | American Goldfinch |
| French | Chardonneret jaune |
| Spanish | Jilguero americano |
Taxonomy
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae |
| Species | Spinus tristis |
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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 and 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.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boisé Des Douze | x | - | - | - |
| Jardin Botanique de Montréal | x | - | - | x |
| Parc Angrignon | - | x | - | - |
| Parc Michel-Chartrand | - | - | - | x |
| Parc de la Frayère | x | - | - | - |
Where and when a species has been observed, identified, and recorded.