Mr. Vegetarian
When you see a flash of yellow in North America at this time of year, it may well be an American Goldfinch. During breeding season, males such as this one feature a bright yellow color that complements the black head and wings with their bold white markings.
But don’t count on the Goldfinch for help controlling insects. Interestingly, according to allaboutbirds.org, these birds "are among the strictest vegetarians in the bird world, selecting an entirely vegetable diet and only inadvertently swallowing an occasional insect.”
Mr. Vegetarian
When you see a flash of yellow in North America at this time of year, it may well be an American Goldfinch. During breeding season, males such as this one feature a bright yellow color that complements the black head and wings with their bold white markings.
But don’t count on the Goldfinch for help controlling insects. Interestingly, according to allaboutbirds.org, these birds "are among the strictest vegetarians in the bird world, selecting an entirely vegetable diet and only inadvertently swallowing an occasional insect.”