The siskin is a small, lively finch, which is smaller than a greenfinch. It has a distinctly forked tail and a long narrow bill. The male has a streaky yellow-green body and a black crown and bib. There are yellow patches in the wings and tail. Are Siskins rare? AccordingRead More →
The American goldfinch (Spinus tristis) is a small North American bird in the finch family. It is migratory, ranging from mid-Alberta to North Carolina during the breeding season, and from just south of the Canada–United States border to Mexico during the winter. Why have the goldfinches disappeared from my garden?Read More →
Most yellow finches will not nest in a bird house, but may use a basket-style house with a fairly open top as a base for building a nest. They will also sometimes use a regular bird house for temporary shelter. … Place the house or basket at least 8 feetRead More →