GOLDFINCH PAIR ON BRANCH 

Often called the "wild canary," the American Goldfinch lives throughout North America. Goldfinches are easily identified by the bright yellow color and their roller-coaster flight pattern. They are often found eating dandelion seeds or at a backyard feeder.

This carving shows the male and female goldfinch perched on a branch of a deciduous tree.  The female builds a nest of bark, weeds and grass with a rim of spiderwebs and caterpillar silk, so tightly woven that it can hold water.

The goldfinch are life-sized each measuring 5.25 inches from beak to tail and 3 inches from head to foot. The carving has an overall height of 7.5 inches, a width of 9 inches and a depth of 7.5 inches.