Bird
American goldfinch
Spinus tristis
Habitat
Marias River
Conservation
Secure
First Observed
1805-06-08
American Goldfinch are common in the East. Based on location, Lewis likely noted the pale subspecies along the Marias.
In the NPS atlas of species the expedition described
Pale goldfinch
American Goldfinch are common in the East. Based on location, Lewis likely noted the pale subspecies along the Marias River.
Source: National Park Service, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Park Atlas.
Recent sightings
Where it’s being seen today
14 research-grade iNaturalist observations between 2012–2026. Most recent: 2026-04-01. Sourced from Terrain360 trail captures, cached locally.
