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Goldfinches are found across southern Canada and in the United States and parts of Mexico.   They are colourful, lively and common around weedy fields, woodland and forest edges, second growths and suburbs.   They gather in flocks in winter, and are often found at bird feeders around houses.   The summer male is bright yellow with black wings, tail and forehead.   Summer female is duller yellow.   Winter Goldfinches range from yellowish brown to gray.

they are often found in flocks and are often quite vocal.   They eat mostly seeds, especially thistle. 

They range from British Columbia, east to Nova Scotia and south to southern California, southern Great Plains, and northern Georgia.   They are rarely found in the interior of the U.S.   They winter south as far as Florida and Mexico.

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