THE AMERICAN GOLDFINCH

The American Goldfinch is one of the most colorful and conspicuous song birds. It is often called the Wild Canary because the male, except for his black forehead, wings and tail, is bright lemon yellow and has such a sweet ecstatic song. It is a bird of the open places and so fond of companionship that, except while nesting, they are usually seen in flocks and, like robins, have little fear of people. The finch is attracted to thistle and will come to a thistle feeder , many times in groups.