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How do American goldfinches reproduce?

They are serially monogamous, with pairs staying together for the breeding season. Some females, however, mate with more than one male. After fertilization, females lay two to seven eggs. Females incubate the eggs while males supply food. The eggs hatch after 15 days. Chicks learn to fly about 14 days after hatching, and some disperse from the nest at this time.