Valley Splendor Wild Bird Food

Lesser Goldfinch

Lesser Goldfinch males come in two forms; in the Western half of their range they have a black cap, green back, yellow belly and a white patch on the wings.  In the Eastern half of their range are black above, yellow below and have a whitish patch on the wings.  Females in all ranges are greenish above, yellow below and black wings with white patches seen while flying.  Lesser Goldfinches are seen year-round throughout the Southwest and as far north as Washington and East into most of Texas.  Will frequent feeders supplying them with Black Oil Sunflower, Sunflower Hearts and Nyjer® Thistle.