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American Goldfinch

Carduelis tristis

Photo:Mont St-Hilaire Nature Center
American Goldfinch. Photo:Mont St-Hilaire Nature Center

The American goldfinch spends its summers in southern Canada, where the bright yellow plumage and black cap of the male makes it distinctive. Some goldfinches winter in parts of Canada as well.

Map of American Goldfinch in Canada
Distribution of American Goldfinch in Canada

   
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