529. Astragalinus tristis 

 AMERICAN GOLDFINCH. 5 inches 



Male. Above bright yellow crown, wings and tail black ; wing 

 bars and spots on tail white. Below yellow. Female. Above 

 brownish olive ; wings and tail brown ; wing bars and spots on tail 

 white ; no black cap. Below yellowish. Winter plumage of the 

 males is like the females, excepting the wings and tail, which are 

 black. 



Usually in flocks except at nesting time. Flight undulating, often 

 singing as they go. Common and permanent resident in Massa- 

 chusetts. 



Song, Canary-like, also a sweet call note pe-e-e. 

 Nest. In a bush or tree. 

 Breeds. Throughout New England. 



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