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American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
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About
The American goldfinch (Spinus tristis) is a small North American bird in the finch family. It is migratory, ranging from mid-Alberta to North Carolina during the breeding season, and from just south of the Canada–United States border to Mexico during the winter.
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Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Nov 2, 2026UBC, University Endowment Lands, BC, CanadaObserver: Sunny Zhang 张迎新View observation from Nov 2, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 31, 2026Iona Beach Regional ParkObserver: RossYHYeungView observation from Oct 31, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 28, 2026Delta, BC V4K 0A4, CanadaObserver: RossYHYeungView observation from Oct 28, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 27, 202641B St, Delta, BC, CAObserver: Nate ThokleView observation from Oct 27, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 18, 2026Alaksen National Wildlife Area, Delta, BC, CAObserver: Eden MyersView observation from Oct 18, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 10, 2026Delta, BC, CanadaObserver: Tobin Sparling (he/him)View observation from Oct 10, 2026 on iNaturalist