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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Fringillidae

Lesser Goldfinch

Spinus psaltria

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
9–12 cm
Body Mass
8.8 g
Diet
Seeds
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 76

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 76).

DEF 57

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 57).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Rosa Elena Albornoz · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Middle America & South America: Western USA to Peru Habitat: Shrubland & Scrub
5 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Spinus psaltria hesperophilus

    w USA and nw Mexico

  • Spinus psaltria witti

    Tres Marías Is. (off w Mexico)

  • Spinus psaltria psaltria

    wc USA to sc Mexico

  • Spinus psaltria jouyi

    se Mexico and nw Belize

  • Spinus psaltria colombianus

    s Mexico to Peru and Venezuela

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Spinus psaltria

Which family does it belong to?

Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America & South America: Western USA to Peru

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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