The Lesser Goldfinch: A Common California Species
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 9, 2013
Unlike the more common American Goldfinch, the Lesser Goldfinch’s ( Spinus psaltria ) plumage does not change color during breeding season. The male (seen below) has a black cap and, in Washington, Oregon, California, and Baja California, nearly all males have green backs.
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