Lesser Goldfinch, the smallest of the three North American Goldfinches, is found from Texas westward. Most males of the species have a black cap, a greenish back, and bright yellow underparts. The Texas race differs with the black extending to the complete crown, cheeks, nape, and back.
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Lesser Goldfinch
Madera Canyon, AZ
May 2, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Lesser Goldfinch – female
Madera Canyon, AZ
May 2, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Lesser Goldfinch
Madera Canyon, AZ
May 4, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Lesser Goldfinch
Madera Canyon, AZ
May 14, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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Lesser Goldfinch
Madera Canyon, AZ
May 2, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Lesser Goldfinch – Texas black-backed race
Frontera Audubon Center, Weslaco, TX
March 3, 2012 ©John Schwarz
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Lesser Goldfinch – female
San Gabriel Mountains, CA
June 9, 2013 ©John Schwarz
