Highballer
~American Goldfinch ~
A group of Goldfinches is known as a Charm. When Goldfinches pair, they make virtually indistinguishable calls, so much so that they are able to differentiate between paired couples. The oldest known American Goldfinch was ten years and nine months along when it was released after being recaptured as a banded bird. Goldfinches are among the last of North American birds to breed as they are strict vegetarians and wait to nest until late summer when milkweed and other plants have produced their seeds so that they can feed their young. I have noticed of late that Goldfinches like to be on the very tippy-top of things and I think that is fun. Goldfinches' scientific name is Spinus Tristis - the thistle bird.
Highballer
~American Goldfinch ~
A group of Goldfinches is known as a Charm. When Goldfinches pair, they make virtually indistinguishable calls, so much so that they are able to differentiate between paired couples. The oldest known American Goldfinch was ten years and nine months along when it was released after being recaptured as a banded bird. Goldfinches are among the last of North American birds to breed as they are strict vegetarians and wait to nest until late summer when milkweed and other plants have produced their seeds so that they can feed their young. I have noticed of late that Goldfinches like to be on the very tippy-top of things and I think that is fun. Goldfinches' scientific name is Spinus Tristis - the thistle bird.