name this bird

Factual Questions
1

I saw a beautiful bird the other day. It was as small as a sparrow, but bright yellow with black wings.

2

American goldfinch

3

American Goldfinch

(I saw Yeah’s post…just wanted to give a pic for the OP to compare)

4

male goldfinch

5

A female, or nonbreeding male Scarlet tanager, or maybe Yeah’s American goldfinch

6

I would name him Atticus.

What?

7

:looks at OP’s username:

And just what were you planning to do with it once you named it?

8

Thanks! I only collect parrot recipes, not goldfinch. They are beautiful; I really should join a birdwatching club.