Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria)

Lesser Goldfinch, a reference photo — Photo: Bettina Arrigoni · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The lesser goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) is a small finch in the genus Spinus native to the Americas.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Lesser Goldfinch being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Fringillidae
Genus: Spinus
Species: Spinus psaltria

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