Lawrence’s Goldfinch
LAGO- Scientific: Spinus lawrencei
- Spanish: Jilguero de Lawrence
- French: Chardonneret gris
- Family: Finches
- Bird Code: LAGO
If there is a 3° C increase in temperature due to unmitigated climate change
Predicted percentage of habitat lost
58%
Summer range lost
35%
Winter range lost
Climate and other threats imore info
Habitat
Canyons, deserts, open oak grasslands, and savannahs as well as riparian corridors of dry foothills and valleys.
Range
Most of California, northern Baja California and in winter southern eastern Arizona into part of northern Mexico.
Did you know?
Lawrence’s Goldfinches are nomadic, moving around within their range in search of seedling plants, rainfall and drinking water.