"Slow to Wake"
Chipper was an early bird; a goldfinch with a penchant for surprisingly unharmonious singing. he had passion and gusto- but lacked the finesse most attributed to one of his nature. especially today, on this particular morning.
Legend of the OmeletWings - Chapter 10: Birds
"that one is a robin, that one feeding her young over there, i think, is a goldfinch... and i'm pretty sure that one is a... a kinglet?" "and that one?" embryo asked, pointing with her talons.
Long Jump
Seurat, a goldfinch. she was also in charge of the shuttle pods. "you do?" "sure." an easy nod. "hell, i grew up in the desert, you know? in a tribe. nomadic ... all the femmes were backstabbers.