Often called the Wild Canary...

 

Photos by BarrytheBirder

AAmerican GoldfinchH 

(Carduelis tristis)

The Audubon Society says "Since their main food is seeds, nesting does not begin until midsummer or late summer, when seeds are available.   Because they nest so late, only a single brood is raised each season".   In winter, they gather in large, not-so-colourful flocks (see photo below).

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BarrytheBirder