The brightly colored male American goldfinch is especially recognizable ... It is often heard in flight, giving distinct flight calls. Polytypic (4 named ssp.; differences slight).

It describes the Goldfinch's diet, nesting habits, and the nurturing of its young. The female builds a nest in late summer, laying 3 to 6 eggs, which hatch after 12 to 14 days.

Listen for their four-syllable in-flight ... The American goldfinch is so widespread and beloved, its the state bird of three states. You may hear people refer to these sunny finches as eastern ...