About the American Goldfinch
The American goldfinch 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Spinus tristis |
| Species Codes | amegfi, AGOL, AMGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the American Goldfinch belong to?
The American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the American Goldfinch?
The American goldfinch 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....
Where can I report a American Goldfinch sighting?
You can log sightings of American Goldfinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code amegfi, or on iNaturalist.
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