American Goldfinch

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
14,0 cm
Khối Lượng
12,95 g
Họ
Fringillidae
Bộ
Passeriformes

The American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) is a bird species in the family Fringillidae (finches), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). 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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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 14,0 cm 5.5 in
Khối Lượng 12,95 g 0.46 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

2-7

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Họ Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Spinus
Loài Spinus tristis

Distribution

American Goldfinch has been recorded in 2 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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