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American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Description:

Brilliantly colored little bird. This is an adult male. These birds are also known as the Eastern Goldfinch and Wild Canary.

Habitat:

Penitentiary Glen, Lake Metro Parks, Lake County, Kirtland, OH USA. Spotted in an outdoor feeding area for birds and squirrels set up by the park.

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5 Comments

Phil_S
Phil_S 11 years ago

Thank you, Jakubko!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Wonderful shots!

Phil_S
Phil_S 11 years ago

Thank you, Ashley! I see them like this here all the time. Come to Ohio!! Thank you as well, Jemma!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 11 years ago

lovely indeed.

AshleyT
AshleyT 11 years ago

Beautiful Phil! I only get goldfinches in winter plumage, I would love to get to see one like this! I'm jealous :)

Phil_S
Spotted by
Phil_S

Kirtland, Ohio, USA

Spotted on Apr 10, 2013
Submitted on Apr 11, 2013

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