Goldfinch Family (1956)
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Channel: A/V Geeks 16mm Films · 2012 · Education
Higher quality versions of this film can also be licensed for stock footage. Contact [email protected] for more information. The Goldfinch is a small, colorful bird found across North America, recognized by its distinctive yellow plumage (in males during spring/summer), black markings, and a stout bill adapted for cracking seeds. Unlike warblers with thin bills for insects, the Goldfinch primarily consumes seeds, notably those of thistles, making it a valuable bird for farmers by controlling weed populations. The female meticulously builds a nest from plant fibers, lining it with soft down, and typically lays 3-6 eggs. Both parents feed the young, with the adults cramming their throats with food and then regurgitating it. Young Goldfinches develop rapidly, with feathers emerging within days and eyes opening around a week old. They fledge after 12-14 days, often displaying adventurous behavior as they leave the nest and begin their independent lives, which are supported by parental feeding for a few more weeks. Keywords: Goldfinch, North America, seeds, thistle, nest building, young birds, parental care, songbird, agriculture.
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