“Lawrence’s Goldfinch” in a California juniper tree

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.

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Did you know?

Lawrence’s Goldfinches are nomadic, moving around within their range in search of seedling plants, rainfall and drinking water.