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Lesser Goldfinch

Spinus psaltria

The Lesser Goldfinch is a small, colorful bird that loves to sing. With its bright yellow body and black cap, it can often be seen flitting around in gardens and parks, bringing joy to everyone who spots it.

Hábitat: Urban areas

Aspecto

The Lesser Goldfinch is a small songbird, with males sporting a glossy black cap, bright yellow underparts, and black wings adorned with white patches. Females and juveniles are a more subdued olive-yellow. Its distinct black cap sets males apart from other goldfinches.

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Lesser Goldfinch

Categoría

Aves

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Snaps

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Datos interesantes

Males perform a stunning 'butterfly flight' display while singing to attract a mate!

Their tiny nests sometimes use sticky spider silk for strength!

They can even drink water from dew drops, a tiny drink on leaves!

Unlike many birds, parents feed their babies a special 'seed porridge' for growth!

Habilidades especiales

Lesser Goldfinch can precisely extract tiny seeds from plant heads because of its small, conical beak.

Lesser Goldfinch can hang upside down to reach difficult seeds, a trick that helps them access more food.

Lesser Goldfinch has a complex song that often includes mimicry of other bird calls, enriching its musical repertoire.

Lesser Goldfinch breeds later in the summer, helping them time nesting with the abundance of mature thistle seeds.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 9.5-11.5 cm
Envergadura: 16-19 cm
Peso: 0.008-0.011 kg
Esperanza de vida: 4-7 años
Top Speed: 45 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta: 3-6
Incubación: 12-13 días

Dieta y alimentación

These small birds primarily feast on tiny seeds from various plants and weeds.

Diferencias por edad: Young are fed a regurgitated 'seed porridge' by parents.

Alimentos principales

thistle seeds
sunflower seeds
dandelion seeds
wild lettuce seeds
sycamore seeds

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Cooper's Hawk

Accipiter cooperii

A swift hunter of small birds.

eats

Bull Thistle

Cirsium vulgare

Its tiny seeds are a favorite food source.

shelters

California Sagebrush

Artemisia californica

Nests are often hidden in dense shrubs.

eaten by

Domestic Cat

Felis catus

A common predator in suburban areas.

Rasgos

Con plumas

Describe a los animales, principalmente aves, que poseen una cubierta de plumas.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.

Canto

Los animales cantores producen vocalizaciones complejas, a menudo con el propósito de atraer parejas, defender el territorio o comunicarse dentro de su especie.

Colorido

Colorido describe a organismos u objetos que exhiben una amplia variedad de colores brillantes y distintivos.

Herbívoro

Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.

Diurno

Los animales diurnos están activos principalmente durante el día y suelen descansar o dormir por la noche.

Adaptado a la ciudad

Esta característica de hábitat indica especies que pueden coexistir con los humanos en entornos urbanos y suburbanos, utilizando estructuras artificiales y espacios verdes.