To identify a mature, breeding male American goldfinch look for… Photo – Breeding Male American Goldfinch © Jen Goellnitz Photo – Female American Goldfinch © colleen Photo – American Goldfinch in Winter © Putneypics The changes an American goldfinch goes through seasonally as its plumage varies can make even this common bird confusing to identify, but knowing its key field marks and understanding the changes it goes through can help you feel confident whenever these small birds are in your field of view. Photo – Molting American Goldfinch © dfaulder
