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3 unusual facts about American Goldfinch


Blue Lake Regional Park

Swallows are common in summer, and American Goldfinches and other migratory birds visit the park in large number.

John Dryden Kuser

During his six years as State Senator, Kuser's top accomplishment was the passage of legislation that designated the eastern goldfinch as New Jersey's state bird.

Silphium perfoliatum

Goldfinches feed on the seeds of Silphium perfoliatum and drink the water collected by the “cups” on the stems.


Lawrence's Goldfinch

At about 4.75 inches (12 cm) long and weighing about 0.4 oz (11.5 g), it is slightly bigger than the Lesser Goldfinch and slightly smaller than the American Goldfinch, with less yellow in the plumage than either.


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