B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
---|---|---|---|---|
4.75" 12.1cm | 8.25" 21cm | 0.4oz 11.3g | Fringillidae | Spinus lawrencei |
The Lawrence's Goldfinch is seen in the southwestern states of North America. This small attractive finch is one of the hardest birds to find because of its mountainous habitats and small numbers. These small birds are located in Oregon, California and Arizona ranges.
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.