goldinch with summery green background - spinus tristis

gold goldinch summery green background american goldfinch spinus tristis small north bird finch family migratory ranging mid-alberta carolina breeding season south canada–united states border mexico winter granivore adapted consumption seedheads conical beak remove seeds agile feet grip stems feeding diet consists wide variety annual plants weeds grasses trees thistle teasel dandelion ragweed mullein cosmos goatsbeard sunflower purple coneflower zinnias alder