21. It's a sight to behold when the feeder is lined with goldfinches . 22. When I'm watching goldfinches and hummingbirds, the time passes very quickly. 23. Human activity has generally benefited the American goldfinch . 24. The American goldfinch undergoes a cardueline finch to undergo a molt twice a year. 25. Unlike some finch species, the American goldfinch uses its feet extensively in feeding. 26. American goldfinches are occasionally victims of brood parasites, particularly brown-headed cowbirds. 27. The goldfinch has a red face and a black-and-white head. 28. Songs of catbirds, American goldfinches and yellow-headed blackbirds can be heard. 29. We haven't seen a single house finch, titmouse or goldfinch for weeks. 30. American goldfinches in their dull-yellow winter plumage outnumbered any single species of sparrow.