Lesser Goldfinch - Carduelis psaltria

Length 3.5-4.3 in (9.0-11.0 cm)
Weight 0.3-0.4 oz (8-11.5 g)
Clutch Size 2-5
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:NA, SA
     

The Lesser Goldfinch is found mostly in the west and southwest of the U.S. into Mexico and northern South America. The male has a black had and the underparts are yellow. The back is a yellowish green.

The Lesser Goldfinch eats seeds, especially from the sunflower family. They also eat fruits and buds.

Adult
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Female about to give food to the male
03/27/2009 - Home - Kensington, CA
Female about to give food to the male
03/27/2009 - Home - Kensington, CA
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Female
07/21/2014 - Jewel Lake; Berkeley, CA
Female
07/21/2014 - Jewel Lake; Berkeley, CA
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Female
11/09/2009 - Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
Female
11/09/2009 - Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
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Female
03/03/2007 - Middle Harbor Park; Oakland, CA
Female
03/03/2007 - Middle Harbor Park; Oakland, CA
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Female
05/19/2007 - Elkhorn Slough (Monterey, CA)
Female
05/19/2007 - Elkhorn Slough (Monterey, CA)
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Male
06/29/2007 - Cesar Chavez Park; Berkeley, CA
Male
06/29/2007 - Cesar Chavez Park; Berkeley, CA
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Male
06/29/2007 - Cesar Chavez Park; Berkeley, CA
Male
06/29/2007 - Cesar Chavez Park; Berkeley, CA
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Male
06/29/2007 - Cesar Chavez Park; Berkeley, CA
Male
06/29/2007 - Cesar Chavez Park; Berkeley, CA
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Male
04/26/2009 - Sunol Regional Park, CA
Male
04/26/2009 - Sunol Regional Park, CA

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