Habitat: Goldfinches can be found on farms, in suburbs and in gardens. Their nests are formed of weeds and vines and the downy filaments of certain seeds, and are built in shrubs or trees.

Foods: They eat seeds, insects and berries. At bird feeders they prefer hulled sunflower seed and thistle seeds.

Did you know?: The goldfinch weaves its nest so tightly, it will fill with rainwater unless a parent bird shields it with outspread wings. American Goldfinches almost never eat insects., relying heavily on seed. Americans love this gorgeous finch because of the males vibrant plumage in spring. They are easy to attract to bird feeders, though they do have more expensive tastes, preferring nyger seed.