American Goldfinch

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Least Concern
Envergadura
14,0 cm
Peso
12,95 g
Familia
Fringillidae
Orden
Passeriformes

The American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) is a bird species in the family Fringillidae (pinzones), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14 cm and a weight of 12.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
Envergadura 14,0 cm 5.5 in
Peso 12,95 g 0.46 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

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

Tamaño de la puesta

2-7

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Fringillidae (Pinzones)
Genus Spinus
Especies Spinus tristis

Distribution

American Goldfinch has been recorded in 2 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

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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