American Goldfinch on hanging feeder

One of the spring and early summer's most anticipated backyard birds, the American Goldfinch is colorful, acrobatic and gregarious, as is its cousin, the Lesser Goldfinch. This video of a male American Goldfinch clearly shows its unmistakable breeding plumage and characteristic movement. No audio.

Be sure to click on the links below to the eNature field guide entries on the American Goldfinch and the Lesser Goldfinch to learn more about these appealing creatures.