Black-winged Snowfinch
NameBlack-winged Snowfinch
Common NameBlack-winged Snowfinch
Scientific NamePyrgilauda adamsi
FamilyPasseridae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are sandy-brown, contrasting with paler, buffy-white underparts. It features a distinct black throat patch or 'bib'. The wings are dark brown with prominent white panels formed by the primary coverts and bases of the primaries, particularly noticeable in flight. A pale supercilium is often present.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, chirping or trilling calls, often given while in flight or foraging. It can also produce a more harsh, buzzing note.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau, spanning parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
Identifying Featuresblack throat patch, sandy-brown plumage, prominent white wing patches, high-altitude habitat, small size
Description
The Black-winged Snowfinch is a small, hardy passerine adapted to high-altitude environments. It has a generally sandy-brown plumage with distinctive black markings on its wings and a prominent black throat patch. This species typically forages on the ground for seeds and insects.
