Order
Passeriformes
Family
Fringillidae
Genus
Spinus
Species
triistis
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Co, Colorado
Number of Sub-Species
Four Sub Species
Migratory or Resident
Migratory with extremely sporadic winter range relating to food supply
Preferred Habitat
Open country where weeds thrive.
Distribution and Range
North America from Canada to Mexico
Food
Seeds, prefering thistle, plus buds, leaves and some insects.