New Jersey State Bird. The decision to designate the american goldfinch. The eastern goldfinch (carduelis tristis) now known as the american goldfinch or wild canary is the official state bird of new jersey.
The american goldfinch is the new jersey state bird, but many new jerseyans have never seen one. The american goldfinch, also known as the eastern carduelis tristis, has been the official state bird of new jersey since 1935.