American Goldfinch

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
14,0 cm
Berat
12,95 g
Famili
Fringillidae
Ordo
Passeriformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 14,0 cm 5.5 in
Berat 12,95 g 0.46 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

2-7

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Spinus
Spesies Spinus tristis

Distribution

American Goldfinch has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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