Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Spinus tristis, eastern goldfinch, and wild canary, are all names for a small finch that inhabits much of North America. The ...

There’s a new kid on the block. It looks like a male American goldfinch that visits thistle feeders showing off its yellow plumage complemented by a black cap and black wings. The new kid is also a ...

Q: I was hearing cardinals starting to sing their springtime song in January. Why do they start so early, since they don’t begin nesting until late spring? A: It takes a lot of time and energy to ...

On a windy spring day in Iowa, the American goldfinch frequently darts through the gray sky with a quick burst of yellow and a looping flight over last year’s corn stalks. The bird’s presence feels ...