Lesser Goldfinch

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fringillidae
gptkbp:adult_plumage black and yellow
olive and yellow
gptkbp:artist varied and complex
gptkbp:behavior social
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
monogamous during breeding season
gptkbp:calls_for cheer-up, cheer-up
gptkbp:clutch_size 3 to 6 eggs
gptkbp:color bright yellow underparts
juveniles are streaked brown
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Lesser_Goldfinch
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat preservation
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of joy and happiness
gptkbp:diet seeds
sunflower seeds and dandelions
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:egg_color white with speckles
gptkbp:family gptkb:Fringillidae
gptkbp:fledging_period 10 to 19 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages on the ground
often in flocks
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Spinus
gptkbp:habitat open woodlands
defended by males
urban areas and gardens
western U. S. and Mexico
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lesser Goldfinch
gptkbp:incubation_period 12 to 14 days
gptkbp:interacts_with attracted to feeders
gptkbp:is_recognized_by yellow underparts and black cap
gptkbp:length 11.5 to 12.5 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 7 years
gptkbp:mating_system aerial acrobatics
gptkbp:migration varies by region
partial migrant
southern U. S. to Mexico
gptkbp:molt twice a year
gptkbp:nesting April to August
in shrubs or trees
usually in dense foliage
depends on habitat quality
plant fibers and feathers
gptkbp:predators hawks
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:American_Goldfinch
gptkb:Lawrence's_Goldfinch
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Spinus_psaltria
gptkbp:social_structure loose flocks
gptkbp:soundtrack sweet and melodic
gptkbp:species gptkb:Spinus_psaltria
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Spinus_psaltria_hesperophilus
gptkb:Spinus_psaltria_notatus
gptkb:Spinus_psaltria_psaltria
gptkb:Spinus_psaltria_pinus
gptkbp:territorial_behavior aggressive during breeding season
gptkbp:vocalization high-pitched notes
gptkbp:weight 9 to 12 g
gptkbp:wingspan 19 to 23 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range southern U. S. and Mexico