Goldfinch

Goldfinches are small songbirds associated with seeds, light flight and distinctive calls. The European goldfinch has a red face and a yellow wing band, while an adult male American goldfinch in breeding plumage is largely yellow with contrasting dark areas. Females and birds outside breeding condition can appear less bright. They use open ground, gardens and other areas with seed-bearing plants. The shared name should not be used to combine every species' traits.