AMERICAN GOLDFINCH
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The goldfinch shows no hesitation in visiting the yards of mankind. It is particularly fond of seeds taken from dandelions, marigolds, zinnias, and other garden flowers. The most preferred seem to be sunflower seeds, and it is not unusual to see three or four birds swinging from these favorite plants. In grown-over fields they descend in flocks to feed on thistle flowers that have gone to seed.

The tiny golden songster is easy to identify on the wing as it flies in an undulating motion through the flyways, offering its plaintive call as it moves along.

In the fall, you would never recognize the little fellow. Discarded is the brilliant black and gold attire and a conservative coat of olive drab is donned. Then he flocks up with others to ramble the weedy fields and swamps of winter in his eternal search for seeds.