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 Photo by Joy L. Dolhanczyk Description: They have a grayish head and back, black face, pink to grayish bill, yellow rump and breast, yellowish wing-bars and a black,tail crossed by a white band. Habitat: Riparian woodland and brushy areas near water. They are most always found in flocks. Nesting: Nest is made of grass, lichen, hair and feathers. They are monogamous and the female incubates the three to six eggs 97% of the time. Rarely leaves nest during this period. Diet: Variety of native plant seeds. Rarely eats insects. Range: They are mostly found in central and southern California and down into Mexico and sometimes found in Arizona and Texas. Interesting Facts: Lawrence’s Goldfinch was named by John Cassin in 1860 for his colleague George Newbold Lawrence. A group of Lawrence’s Goldfinch has many names – charm, rush, treasury, 007 and a vein of goldfinches. |
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