Lawrence's Goldfinch

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Fringillidae

About

Lawrence's goldfinch is a small songbird of erratic distribution that breeds in California and Baja California and winters in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Fun Fact

American goldfinch, with less yellow in the plumage than either.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in many open habitats including deserts, suburbs, and city parks.

Diet

Eats seeds of annuals, strongly favoring the common fiddleneck.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance