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Washington State Bird:

female American goldfinch photo © Brian Jorg
Female American goldfinch photo © Brian Jorg / CritterZone:
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Willow Goldfinch

American goldfinch bird video below

Washington designated the willow goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) as the official state bird in 1951. Also called American goldfinch or wild canary, the male goldfinch has a bright yellow body with black wings and tail, and black on top of his head. The female's plumage is more muted with an olive-yellow body and dark brown tail and wings (the male goldfinch also displays this same dull plumage in the winter months).


American goldfinch eating dandelion seeds:
video courtesy of BirdCinema.com

The diet of the eastern Goldfinch consists mainly of seeds from dandelions, sunflowers, ragweed, and evening primrose.

male American goldfinch photo © Richard Mousel
Male American goldfinch photo © Richard Mousel / CritterZone:
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Source:
American goldfinch photos © Brian Jorg & Richard Mousel /
CritterZone: Animal - Wildlife - Nature Stock Photography
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