ETYM AS. goldfinc. Related to Gold, and Finch.
(Irregular plural: goldfinches).
Small European finch having a crimson face and yellow-and-black wings; SYN. Carduelis carduelis.
Songbird of the genus Carduelis, found in Eurasia, N Africa, and North America.
The American goldfinch C. tristis is about 13 cm/5 in long and golden-brownish on top and underside, with white-barred wings and tail.

Brightly colored song-bird found in Europe and the U.S.