All other plumages can be separated from the lesser goldfinch by their bolder wing pattern and white undertail coverts. The female Lawrence’s goldfinch is gray like a nonbreeding adult female ...

Males are very distinct from other goldfinch species ... and a pale pinkish bill. A very pale female lesser can show whitish undertail coverts, but it has a different wing pattern than all ...

Also note that female American goldfinches aren’t as bright yellow as males. These gorgeous goldfinch pictures will brighten ...