adult male (California, USA; 2008-03-23)


Lawrence's Goldfinch
Carduelis lawrencei

Native Range: North America and Middle America

Notes: usually in flocks in weeds or open oak forests, but uncommon and of unpredictable occurrence compared to other goldfinch species.


adult male, black face; pink bill (California, USA; 2008-03-27)
yellowish gray wing-bars; yellow on primaries (California, USA; 2009-05-24)

yellow on upper breast (California, USA; 2006-04-22)
female holding thistle-down nesting material (California, USA; 2008-03-23

female on nest (California, USA; 2006-04-22)