The American GoldfinchCarduelis tristis is one of the three North American Goldfinches. Unlike the more common Lesser Goldfinch its back is all yellow and the black crown is more dramatic and well defined.
This one was photographed at the Hansen Dam Recreation Area, Lake View Terrace, CA.
On the Bluebill Loop north of North Bend, Eel Lage OR a park host has several bird feeders outside his camper. These were attracting male and female American Goldfinch. These were photos in the 0000 series.