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American Goldfinch
| Scientific Name: Carduelis tristis | Family: Fringillidae | Order: Passeriformes |
| Size: 5 inches | Range: Widespread across the U.S. | Habitat: "Brush, open woods, backyard feeders." |
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Photo 1 of 6. Location: Backyard. Date: 2003-05-17
Photo 2 of 6. Location: Backyard. Date: 2009-07-18
Photo 3 of 6. Location: Backyard. Date: 2009-07-18
Eating Nyjer in the backyard
Photo 4 of 6. Location: Backyard. Date: 2003-05-17
Wipe that thistle off your face!
Photo 5 of 6. Location: Coyote Hills. Date: 2004-11-12
Photo 6 of 6. Location: Backyard. Date: 2003-05-17
Note the duller summer colors
