Tibetan Snowfinch
A species of Northern and Southern Snowfinches, Also known as Henri's Snowfinch Scientific name : Montifringilla henrici Genus : Northern and Southern Snowfinches
Tibetan Snowfinch, A species of Northern and Southern Snowfinches
Also known as:
Henri's Snowfinch
Botanical name: Montifringilla henrici
Genus: Northern and Southern Snowfinches
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The Tibetan snowfinch or Henri's snowfinch (Montifringilla henrici) is a species of bird in the sparrow family. It is found in Tibet. Its natural habitat is high altitude dry shrubland. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the white-winged snowfinch.
Size
17 cm
Feeding Habits
Tibetan Snowfinch primarily consumes seeds and plant matter. Juveniles are fed insects such as beetles and flies, including their larvae, as well as arachnids. Tibetan Snowfinch forages in small to large flocks, exhibiting a diverse diet adapted to its high-altitude habitat.
Habitat
The habitat of tibetan Snowfinch encompasses high-altitude steppe regions that extend above the treeline to areas approaching the permanent snow-line. These birds thrive in open, sparsely vegetated terrains, often characterized by rugged landscapes and harsh climatic conditions.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world sparrows Species
Tibetan Snowfinch