1. Small European finch having a crimson face and yellow-and-black wings
   "The goldfinch's bright plumage stood out against the green foliage";
   - Carduelis carduelis
    
2. American finch whose male has yellow body plumage in summer
   "The male goldfinch's bright yellow feathers attracted a mate";
   - New World goldfinch, yellowbird, Spinus tristis

Derived forms: goldfinches

Type of: finch

Part of: Carduelis, genus Carduelis, genus Spinus, Spinus

Encyclopedia: Goldfinch, Henry