American Goldfinch's Summer Coat

During the winter months, an American Goldfinch's coat is dull yellow with a dark beak so that they will not be easily spotted by predators when all the flowers and leaves are gone except the evergreen trees.

"Our color is pale yellow during the cold months for the sake of safety."

But when the summer approaches, everything in the surroundings comes alive with bright colors.  So with the American Goldfinch's coat.  Look at this dramatic change.   How marvellous they look!!

Goldfinch Right:  "Aren't you too bright?  I can't see you straight."
Goldfinch Left:  "So are you.  We are all transformed to be a dazzling yellow bird for summer. "

Their coat is now brilliant yellow, together with the light colored beak and, in case of a male bird, the black forehead.

Now let me introduce the girls to you.  They are less bright than the males; nonetheless, they show quite an elegant look.

The change that Nature makes is intriguing indeed.