Pere David's Snowfinch
A species of Pyrgilauda Scientific name : Pyrgilauda davidiana Genus : Pyrgilauda
Pere David's Snowfinch, A species of Pyrgilauda
Botanical name: Pyrgilauda davidiana
Genus: Pyrgilauda
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
Père David's snowfinch (Pyrgilauda davidiana), also known as the small snowfinch, is a species of bird in the sparrow family. It is found in Mongolia, southern Siberia and northern China. Its natural habitat is temperate grassland. 
Size
15 cm
Feeding Habits
Pere David's Snowfinch's diet primarily consists of small seeds from grasses and alpine plants, supplemented with insects such as Diptera and Hymenoptera. Foraging mainly on the ground and inspecting animal dung, pere David's Snowfinch is active in pairs or groups, with larger flocks forming post-breeding.
Habitat
Pere David's Snowfinch typically inhabits semi-desert regions, stony plains, and rocky plateaux, often characterized by the presence of short, dry grass. These birds are commonly found near desert edges and are frequently associated with water sources, such as the peripheries of marshes in broad, high-altitude regions.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world sparrows Genus
Pyrgilauda Species
Pere David's Snowfinch 
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