Critters of the Week
Critters of the Week
A wild critter we spotted in the RVA area and a critter up for adoption by SPCA or RACC.
Where Spotted: Westover Hills
Common Name: American Goldfinch
Scientific Name: Spinus tristis
Length: 4.3–5.5 in
Wingspan: 7.5–8.7 in
Weight: 0.39–0.71 oz
Quick Facts
- At first male brings food, female gives it to young; then both parents feed; role of female gradually declines, so that male may provide most food in later stages.
- The shape and size of the beak aid in the extraction of seeds from the seed heads of thistles, sunflowers, and other plants.
- The American goldfinch begins its breeding season later in the year than any other finch and later than any other native North American bird, besides occasionally the sedge wren.
- According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the species is one of the strictest vegetarians in the bird world. It will eat some insects and also feed them to their young for protein.
Saturn at Richmond SPCA
Meet Saturn! This adorable, young lady is looking for a great family to adopt her. Saturn can’t wait to spend all day with her new family; getting affection, playing with toys, and having long conversations. Visit Saturn today and fall in love!
Age: 1 year, 9 months
Gender: Spayed Female
Color: Orange / Black
Declawed: No
ID: 40639489
Learn more about our adoption process.
Please note that the adoptable critter we’ve selected was available when we created the post the animal might not be available when you go to the facility.
