The brightly colored male American goldfinch is especially recognizable ... especially during the nonbreeding season, when it flocks to roadsides and brushy fields to feed on thistle and sunflowers.

In winter, look for a snow bunting on shorelines, fields and weedy roadsides. In spring, these birds head to their Arctic ...

Males are very distinct from other goldfinch species. The female American goldfinch is larger and has white undertail coverts, a wide buffy lower wing bar with very little white at the base for ...

The lesser goldfinch isn't as stunning as the American goldfinch. The yellow just isn't as vibrant. From Texas to Colorado, ...