Is this an American Goldfinch?

[Napper]

I am having trouble with this one..while at the  Niger feeder this guy appeared to have a  streaked  breast.Then it moved into the tree in the late afternoon light which made it appear almost orange.  Correct shape bill and colour for a Goldfinch. The streaking on the breast is confusing me..


I though Siskin at first.. This is the smallest bird at the feeders...And of course it is all puffed up trying to stay warm.

http://outdoorontario.net/Gallery/albums/album09/siskinorgfinch4.sized.jpg

Napper::

If it is a house finch..  it is the smallest one I have ever seen...

[Joe]

I'm guessing female house finch.

Joe

[Napper]

I am still surprised at how small this bird is/was

and I see them all day long!!  wishful thinking (or braindead) I guess..

Napper:))