The bright yellow

AMERICAN Goldfinch

 Carduelis tristis

Animals Unique | The bright yellow | Bird Spotting: The bright yellow plumage of male birds give its name to the American goldfinch. A black forehead and black wings with white Accents standout against the yellow body. Unlike most birds, however, the male will Becomeduller and Grayer once breeding season is over. Females are never as colorful asthe male, but during the nonbreeding season, the hue of her feathers will be takendown a notch, Becoming more of a pale Yellowish brown. Habitat: Sometimes called the "wild canary" the American goldfinch takes upresidence in Weedy fields, orchards and gardens.Nesting: The American goldfinch builds its nest from grass, bark strips and softplant fibers. The cup is then completed saddled to a branch of a small shrub usingspiderwebs. Nest building begins in late June or early July when most other birdshave already finished breeding. The American goldfinch lays four or five paleBetween Bluish-white eggs each season.

Bird Bite: The American goldfinch is mostly monogamous, although occasionallya female will leave to find another mate after producing her first Brood. Sheleaves behind her mate to growing niche to the offspring.

Backyard Tip: The American goldfinch Weedy frequently leaves its refuge to feedat bird feeders. These birds can be found setting up house in pussy willows, and the Alaskan paper birch and slippery elm provides its favorite food.

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