Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

Perching

Length: 5 in. (12 cm )

Typically found in oak and streamside vegetation, this goldfinch is highly nomadic and can be found in a wide variety of lowland habitats. Apparently annual differences in rainfall can contribute to wide winter invasions and nesting well outside its normal range. Its food consists of a range of grass and shrub seeds and during nesting, a few insects. The nest is a small cup-shaped affair made of grass, flowers and hair. It is placed in a low shrub, often in loose association with other nests of Lawrence\s Goldfinches.'

The four-digit banding code is LAGO.

Male | Doug Backlund

Male | Robert Shantz

Female | Richard Ditch

Female | CJ Kazilek

Riparian / River forest

Savanna

Shrubs

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Bird Sound Type: Twittering
Sex of Bird: Male

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Article: Lawrence's Goldfinch
Author(s): Dr. Biology
Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
Date published: 13 Jul, 2017
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Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/lawrences-goldfinch

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