American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
About the American Goldfinch
The American goldfinch (Spinus tristis) is a small North American bird in the finch family. It is migratory, ranging from mid-Alberta to North Carolina during the breeding season, and from just south of the Canada–United States border to Mexico during the winter.
Key Facts
- Very commonly spotted - over 200,714 observations recorded!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the American Goldfinch?
The scientific name of the American Goldfinch is Spinus tristis.
How many American Goldfinch sightings have been recorded?
200,714 observations of the American Goldfinch have been recorded on iNaturalist.
200,714
observations on iNaturalist
