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The lesser goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) is a small finch in the genus Spinus native to the Americas. As is the case for most species in the genus Spinus , lesser goldfinch males have a black forehead, which females lack.
Confusingly, only 79 of the species include "finch" in their common names, and several other families include species called finches. ... Lesser goldfinch: Spinus ...
The remainder of the genus can be divided into three monophyletic clades: the North American goldfinches (Lawrence's, lesser, and American); the so-called North American siskins (Eurasian, pine, Antillean, and black-capped); and the South American siskins (the remaining 12 species). [7]
American goldfinch. American goldfinch. When spring nears, many beginner bird-watchers are curious about what they think is a new species in their yard. But, in fact, it’s only the male American ...
Lesser goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) Finches are seed-eating passerine birds, that are small to moderately large and have a strong beak, usually conical and in some species very large. All have twelve tail feathers and nine primaries. These birds have a bouncing flight with alternating bouts of flapping and gliding on closed wings, and most sing ...
Of them, 153 taxa are considered accidental, eight as introduced by humans, four as extirpated, and two as hypothetical. As of July, 2024, two additional species have been added from outstanding sources since the most recent update. Hypothetical species have also been added from another source. Nesting has been recorded for 309 taxa.
The American goldfinch is the state bird of Washington.. This list of birds of Washington includes species credibly documented in the U.S. state of Washington.Unless otherwise noted, the list is that of the Washington Bird Records Committee (WBRC) of the Washington Ornithological Society.
The family Anatidae includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swans. These birds are adapted to an aquatic existence with webbed feet, bills which are flattened to a greater or lesser extent, and feathers that are excellent at shedding water due to special oils. Thirty-four species have been recorded in Yellowstone.