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Lesser Goldfinch

Spinus psaltria

Least Concern

About

Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (burung)
Order
Passeriformes (burung pengicau)
Family
Fringillidae
Genus
Spinus
Species
Spinus psaltria (Lesser Goldfinch)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメキンヒワ
Chinese 暗背金翅雀
Spanish Jilguero Menor
French Chardonneret mineur
German Mexikozeisig
Portuguese pintassilgo-pequeno
Russian Мексиканский чиж

Similar Species in Spinus

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Antillean Siskin
Spinus dominicensis
Least Concern
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Black-headed Siskin
Spinus notatus
Least Concern
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Black Siskin
Spinus atratus
Least Concern
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Andean Siskin
Spinus spinescens
Least Concern
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Yellow-bellied Siskin
Spinus xanthogastrus
Least Concern
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Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Least Concern
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Tibetan Serin
Spinus thibetanus
Least Concern
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American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
Least Concern
View all species in Spinus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lesser Goldfinch?
The scientific name of Lesser Goldfinch is Spinus psaltria. It belongs to the genus Spinus.
What is the conservation status of Lesser Goldfinch?
Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lesser Goldfinch live?
Lesser Goldfinch is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Lesser Goldfinch belong to?
Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) belongs to the genus Spinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fringillidae.
Is Lesser Goldfinch endangered?
No, Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lesser Goldfinch belong to?
Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Lesser Goldfinch?
The closest relatives of Lesser Goldfinch in the genus Spinus include American Goldfinch, Antillean Siskin, Black-headed Siskin, Black Siskin, Andean Siskin.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Spinus — 20 Species

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American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
LC 🐾
Antillean Siskin
Spinus dominicensis
LC 🐾
Black-headed Siskin
Spinus notatus
LC 🐾
Black Siskin
Spinus atratus
LC 🐾
Andean Siskin
Spinus spinescens
LC
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Lesser Goldfinch
Spinus psaltria
LC
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Yellow-bellied Siskin
Spinus xanthogastrus
LC 🐾
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
LC 🐾
Tibetan Serin
Spinus thibetanus
LC 🐾
Black-capped Siskin
Spinus atriceps
LC 🐾
Olivaceous Siskin
Spinus olivaceus
LC 🐾
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
LC 🐾
Red Siskin
Spinus cucullatus
EN 🐾
Hooded Siskin
Spinus magellanicus
LC 🐾
Black-chinned Siskin
Spinus barbatus
LC 🐾
Saffron Siskin
Spinus siemiradzkii
LC 🐾
Yellow-faced Siskin
Spinus yarrellii
VU 🐾
Yellow-rumped Siskin
Spinus uropygialis
LC 🐾
Thick-billed Siskin
Spinus crassirostris
LC 🐾
Eurasian Siskin
Spinus spinus
LC
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