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 |
Male |
Female |
Female |
Riparian / River forest
Savanna
Shrubs
Bibliographic details:
- 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
- Date accessed:
- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/lawrences-goldfinch
APA Style
Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:37). Lawrence's Goldfinch. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/lawrences-goldfinch
Chicago Manual of Style
Dr. Biology. "Lawrence's Goldfinch". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/lawrences-goldfinch
MLA 2017 Style
Dr. Biology. "Lawrence's Goldfinch". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/lawrences-goldfinch
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