Lessor Goldfinch

The Lessor Goldfinch feed on dandelion seeds, and raise their young on soft unripe seeds. They are so dependent on dandelions, they adjust the time and place of their breeding to the presence of this staple food. Think about that before you curse the "lowly" dandelion!

Though this male Lessor Goldfinch is much too far away to make a good photo by itself, the background colors, along with the textures, still make a pleasing collage.

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Though this male Lessor Goldfinch is much too far away to make a good photo by itself, the background colors, along with the textures, still make a pleasing collage.

Joshua Tree National Park California Lessor Goldfinch Darkbacked Goldfinch Carduelis psaltria Chardonneret Mineur Jilguero Dominico January Male

Tracey Harmon Photography

Lessor Goldfinch