
American goldfinch Spinus tristis
Iowa's state bird, it flashes gold over prairie and roadside thistle.
Best months: May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Common, brightest in summer breeding plumage
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Iowa wildlife
Travel with kindness to all that lives
Half the joy of a Iowa RV trip is what you might see along the way. Here are the iconic animals worth looking for — the best months to catch them, the RV-friendly habitats where you have a real chance, and how to watch from a respectful distance so wildlife stays wild. All facts come from state and federal wildlife agencies.

Iowa's state bird, it flashes gold over prairie and roadside thistle.
Best months: May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Common, brightest in summer breeding plumage
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