Black-winged Snowfinch
A species of Northern and Southern Snowfinches, Also known as Tibetan Snowfinch Scientific name : Montifringilla adamsi Genus : Northern and Southern Snowfinches
Black-winged Snowfinch, A species of Northern and Southern Snowfinches
Also known as:
Tibetan Snowfinch
Botanical name: Montifringilla adamsi
Genus: Northern and Southern Snowfinches
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The black-winged snowfinch or Adams's snowfinch (Montifringilla adamsi), is a species of bird in the sparrow family. It is found in China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is commonly resident in the Tibetan plateau region of north-western Nepal, where it spends the summer at elevations of 4,200–5,100 metres (13,800–16,700 ft) and the winter at 2,530–3,445 metres (8,301–11,302 ft), on open stony hillsides, on plateau and near villages.
Size
17 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-winged Snowfinch primarily consumes seeds from alpine plants and insects. Black-winged Snowfinch engages in ground foraging, often flipping rocks in search of food and pursuing insects mid-flight. Black-winged Snowfinch typically feeds in pairs or family groups, forming large flocks in the non-breeding season.
Habitat
The habitat of black-winged Snowfinch is characterized by rocky, high-altitude steppe environments. These birds are commonly found in areas close to upland villages, often frequenting locales near streams and areas where snowfields are melting. They are typically associated with expansive, open landscapes that provide the arid and barren conditions typical of steppe ecosystems.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world sparrows Species
Black-winged Snowfinch