There is, however, one species of bird that only appears to vanish. The American goldfinch (Spinus tristis) is probably one of the most recognizable birds in North America and images of this ...

Oxfordshire Museum, in Woodstock, is hosting the Bird Photographer of the Year exhibition from Saturday until late February.

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).

Bird identification totals over 6,000 species for goldfinch arrival ... Observing the goldfinches in flight is soothing and ...

There is, however, one species of bird that only appears to vanish. The American goldfinch (Spinus tristis) is probably one of the most recognizable birds in North America and images of this species ...

Many people seek to attract them to their bird feeders and backyards. Three species of goldfinches live in the United States, although you may only be familiar with the popular American goldfinch.

The female American goldfinch is larger and has white undertail coverts, a wide buffy lower wing bar with very little white at the base for the flight feathers, and a pale pinkish bill.