Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Siskins, Crossbills and Allies :: Lesser Goldfinch
Lesser Goldfinch Carduelis psaltria
Described by: Say (1823)
Alternate common name(s): Dark-backed Goldfinch
Old scientific name(s): Spinus psaltria
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Range
(1) W. United States (sw. Washington, w. Oregon, n. California, s. Idaho, n. Colorado, and probably s. Wyoming) to nw. Mexico s. locally to s. Baja.
(2) Tres Marias Is.
(3) Sc. United States (nw. Oklahoma, c. and s. Texas) and n. Mexico.
(4) Se. Mexico (Yucatan Peninsula and Isla Mujeres).
(5) S. Mexico through Central America to Panama, Colombia, Venezuela s. w. of the Andes in w. Ecuador and nw. Peru.
Introduced, but apparently extripated in Cuba.
Videos
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Sounds
Location unknown - Date unknown Source: Naturesongs.com
Location unknown - Date unknown Source: Naturesongs.com
Location unknown - Date unknown Source: Naturesongs.com
Location unknown - Date unknown Source: Naturesongs.com
References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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