Birds of the CalendarR. J. D. B. companion
USA Limited Edition · April 2030

American Goldfinch (Willow Goldfinch)

Spinus tristis

Official bird of Washington. Bright yellow male — excellent for kids.

At a glance

HabitatVaries by state — see field guides for local habitats.
DietSee field guides for diet details.
RangeState bird of Washington
Coloring poseBright yellow male — excellent for kids.

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Mating / display: No separately labeled courtship recording was found on primary sources for this species — use the general calls page.

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How to know it

Fun facts

Washington

Joined the U.S.: 1889 (1889-11-11)

Washington joined the Union in 1889. This western state's bird is the American Goldfinch.

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State-bird note

WA Legislature: Willow goldfinch; RCW 1.20.040; year 1951. Subspecies often listed salicamans.

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