White-rumped Snowfinch
A species of White-rumped Snowfinch Scientific name : Onychostruthus taczanowskii Genus : White-rumped Snowfinch
White-rumped Snowfinch, A species of White-rumped Snowfinch
Botanical name: Onychostruthus taczanowskii
Genus: White-rumped Snowfinch
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Description
Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
Description
The white-rumped snowfinch (Onychostruthus taczanowskii) is a species of passerine bird in the sparrow family Passeridae. It is the only member of the genus Onychostruthus. It is sometimes placed in the genus Montifringilla. It is found in Tibet and central-northern China. Its natural habitats are rocky areas in mountainous regions. 
Size
17 cm
Feeding Habits
White-rumped Snowfinch primarily consumes small seeds and arthropods, adapting its diet seasonally; larvae dominate its spring diet, later shifting to chiefly adult insects. Ground foragers, white-rumped Snowfinch excavates soil and overturns stones, also exploiting dung near human dwellings. Usually solitary or in pairs, it can form larger flocks post-breeding.
Habitat
The habitat of white-rumped Snowfinch is characterized by barren alpine rocky terrains and flat steppes on the arid fringes of bogs. These birds are often found in symbiotic proximity to pika colonies, utilizing their burrows for roosting and nesting purposes. During the winter months, white-rumped Snowfinch tend toward areas near human dwellings for shelter.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world sparrows Genus
White-rumped Snowfinch Species
White-rumped Snowfinch 
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