American Goldfinch

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Least Concern
طول الجناح
14,0 cm
الوزن
12,95 g
الفصيلة
Fringillidae
الرتبة
Passeriformes
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حول

The American Goldfinch is a bright yellow finch weighing about 13 g with a 14 cm wingspan, widespread across North America in open fields, roadsides, and gardens. Males display vivid lemon-yellow plumage in summer, while both sexes feed almost entirely on seeds, particularly from composites like thistles.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 14,0 cm 5.5 in
الوزن 12,95 g 0.46 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 11-17 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Passeriformes (Songbirds)
الفصيلة Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Spinus
الأنواع Spinus tristis

Distribution

American Goldfinch has been recorded in 2 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the American Goldfinch endangered?
The American Goldfinch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the American Goldfinch nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 11-17 days.
How big is the American Goldfinch?
The American Goldfinch has a wingspan of 14.0 cm, weight of 12.95 g.
What order and family does the American Goldfinch belong to?
The American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.

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