Monday, July 18, 2016

My Favorite Bird: American Goldfinches

Here is a photo of my favorite bird: American Goldfinches



American Goldfinches are my favorite bird because they like to come to my sunflowers.
1.American Goldfinches like to perch on sunflowers and eat the seeds.
2.Young birds leave the nest at 11-17 days
3.American Goldfinches live in most parts of united states.
4. Males are yellow they have black wings a black forehead and tail they have white for summer time.
5.Females are yellow they have black wings and tail for summer time.
6.Males are brown with black wings and tail and a little white for winter time.
7.There are 6 similar birds to american
Goldfinches.
8.The male American goldfinch brings the food to the female than the female gives it to the babies.
9.They are 13 centimeters.
EVEN MORE FACTS ABOUT AMERICAN GOLDFINCHES
American Goldfinches weigh 0.46 oz (13 grams). Their scientific name is Spinus tristis. American Goldfinches eat bugs,birdseed,acorns,and sunflower seed. They get their food by picking it up with their beak.

3 comments:

  1. That is a really great post Ian!

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  3. Ian, thanks for this great information about the American Goldfinches...all is very helpful and informative.
    Keep posting....

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