Based on 3,288 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, American Goldfinch is most often recorded in February; in South Carolina it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #17 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
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American Goldfinch in South Carolina by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in South Carolina in February
Northern Cardinal
Eastern Bluebird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
Great Blue Heron
Mourning Dove
Great Egret
Places to look in South Carolina
Botanical GardenSouth Carolina Botanical Garden
State ParkTable Rock State Park
State ParkHuntington Beach State Park
State ParkParis Mountain State Park
State ParkDevils Fork State Park
Botanical GardenRiverbanks Zoo
FAQ
When does American Goldfinch appear in South Carolina?
Mainly January–December, with the most records in February.
How common is American Goldfinch in South Carolina?
It ranks #17 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in South Carolina (3,288 records in our sample).