• Scientific Name: Spinus psaltria
• Length: 3.5 to 4.7 inches
• Weight: 0.28 to 0.31 ounce
• Habitat: Places with trees and shrubs (except dense forests)
• Where Found: The Americas
• Conservation Status: Least Concern

The lesser goldfinch is classified under the goldfinch clade alongside the American goldfinch and Lawrence’s goldfinch, its relatives.

It is small and a songbird that occurs around the Americas.

Its preferred habitat is anywhere with trees and shrubs except for dense forests. It can also be found around humans.

The lesser goldfinch is the smallest finch in North America and possibly the smallest in the world.

Its back, wings, and the top of its head are black, though they can sometimes be green. Its underside is yellow, and there’s a white patch on the tail.