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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:bird
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gptkbp:adult_plumage
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black and yellow
olive and yellow
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gptkbp:behavior
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social
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gptkbp:breeding_behavior
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monogamous during breeding season
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gptkbp:breeding_range
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defended by males
western U. S. and Mexico
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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spring to summer
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gptkbp:call
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cheer-up, cheer-up
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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3 to 6 eggs
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gptkbp:color
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juveniles are streaked brown
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gptkbp:coloration
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bright yellow underparts
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gptkbp:common_name
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gptkb:Lesser_Goldfinch
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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habitat preservation
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of joy and happiness
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gptkbp:diet
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seeds
sunflower seeds and dandelions
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gptkbp:distribution
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gptkb:North_America
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gptkbp:egg_color
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white with speckles
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Fringillidae
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gptkbp:features_song
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varied and complex
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gptkbp:fledging_period
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10 to 19 days
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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forages on the ground
often in flocks
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Spinus
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gptkbp:habitat
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open woodlands
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gptkbp:habitat_preference
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urban areas and gardens
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Lesser Goldfinch
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gptkbp:human_interaction
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attracted to feeders
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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12 to 14 days
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gptkbp:is_recognized_by
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yellow underparts and black cap
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gptkbp:length
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11.5 to 12.5 cm
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 7 years
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gptkbp:mating_system
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aerial acrobatics
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gptkbp:migration
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varies by region
partial migrant
southern U. S. to Mexico
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gptkbp:molt
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twice a year
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gptkbp:nest_location
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usually in dense foliage
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gptkbp:nest_material
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plant fibers and feathers
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gptkbp:nesting
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April to August
in shrubs or trees
depends on habitat quality
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gptkbp:predators
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hawks
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:American_Goldfinch
gptkb:Lawrence's_Goldfinch
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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gptkb:Spinus_psaltria
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gptkbp:social_structure
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loose flocks
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gptkbp:song
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sweet and melodic
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gptkbp:species
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gptkb:Spinus_psaltria
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gptkbp:subspecies
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gptkb:Spinus_psaltria_hesperophilus
gptkb:Spinus_psaltria_notatus
gptkb:Spinus_psaltria_psaltria
gptkb:Spinus_psaltria_pinus
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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aggressive during breeding season
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gptkbp:vocalization
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high-pitched notes
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gptkbp:weight
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9 to 12 g
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gptkbp:wingspan
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19 to 23 cm
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gptkbp:wintering_range
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southern U. S. and Mexico
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Willow_Goldfinch
gptkb:Fringillidae
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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