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Eurasian siskin taking off from mossy stump, clean background, Czech republic, Europe

Goldfinch male close-up front view perched on a branch with a colourful background in its environment and habitat. American Goldfinch. Finch Picture.

A bright yellow American goldfinch is perched in a blooming early spring crabapple tree. Western New York State near Rochester.

American Goldfinch Perched in the Tree Branches

A male American goldfinch perched on a dead tree branch

Birds at the Pasar Ngasem Market in Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia.

American Goldfinch male close-up side view perched on a branch with green forest background in its environment and habitat surrounding. Finch Portrait.

A Canada Warbler perched in a flowering branch

A male goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) perching on a branch in summer.

Cardinals and finches, in flight on a white snow background. Fast shutter speed for stop-motion and detail.

A male American Goldfinch prepares to land on a feeder.

The lesser goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) is a very small songbird of the Americas. Together with its relatives the American goldfinch and Lawrence's goldfinch, it forms the New World goldfinch clade in the genus Spinus. Sonoran Desert, Arizona. Reflection in the water.

An American Goldfinch flying through the trees

Female bearded reedling (Panurus biarmicus) starting to fly.

A small American goldfinch is perched on a small branch in eastern Washington.

American Gold Finch perching pretty on an evening primrose plant, with dark green background. Just like an oil painting, higly recommended for a print !!

$The American Goldfinch, often referred to as nature's living jewel, is a captivating songbird renowned for its vibrant plumage and cheerful demeanor. Found across North America, this small finch displays a striking sexual dimorphism; males exhibit a brilliant yellow color with a black cap and wings during the breeding season, while females and non-breeding males showcase a more subdued olive-brown tone.\n\nPrimarily inhabiting weedy fields, meadows, and gardens, the American Goldfinch is a seed-eater, with a particular preference for thistle and sunflower seeds. Their unique, undulating flight pattern and melodic calls are a common and delightful sight and sound in their natural habitats.\n\nRemarkably, the American Goldfinch is one of the few bird species that molts twice a year, changing their plumage to adapt to the seasons. Their breeding habits are equally fascinating; they are one of the latest nesters among North American birds, waiting until mid-summer when thistle plants are in full bloom to coincide their nesting period with the abundance of food.\n\nThis species is also notable for its strong social structure and acrobatic feeding behavior, often seen hanging upside down to extract seeds from plants. Conservation efforts have helped maintain stable populations, but habitat preservation remains crucial as they rely on open, weedy areas for food and nesting.\n\nThe American Goldfinch, with its vibrant appearance and lively presence, continues to enchant bird watchers and nature enthusiasts alike, serving as a beautiful reminder of the rich biodiversity found within our ecosystems.$

A beautiful Cedar Waxwing, Bombycilla cedrorum, perched on a berry covered branch, with many out focus red berries in the background. A colorful bird with yellow and tan, colored feathers.

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) in its natural environment

A Black Throated Green Warbler from Texas

Goldfinch in flight, close-up motion study.

Gold finches flying and fighting for territory and food

A silver throated tanager perches on a tree branch on the edge of a rainforest in Costa Rica.

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