However, there are some species who don’t follow the early nesting playbook for reproduction. The American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) is a great example of this alternate nesting behavior.

The brightly colored male American goldfinch is especially recognizable. The American regularly visits seed feeders, particularly in the east. It is often very gregarious, especially during the ...

In summer, the air seems quiet and the fever pitch of nesting is nowhere to be seen. But is it really? Some species, such as the American goldfinch and cedar waxwing, wait for the dog days of ...

These gorgeous songbirds have specific eating and nesting preferences ... of goldfinches can be found in the United States: ...

The lesser goldfinch isn't as stunning as the American goldfinch. The yellow just isn't as vibrant. From Texas to Colorado, ...