Blanford's Snowfinch
NameBlanford's Snowfinch
Common NameBlanford's Snowfinch
Scientific NamePyrgilauda blanfordi
FamilyPasseridae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsThis species has a pale overall plumage with a distinctive head pattern: a black mask extending through the eye, a prominent white supercilium, and a rufous-buff patch on the ear coverts and nape. The crown is streaked, the back is brownish with darker streaks, and the underparts are whitish, sometimes with a faint rufous wash on the flanks. The bill is blackish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, chirping or trilling calls, often given while foraging or in flight.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high-altitude regions of Central Asia, including the Tibetan Plateau, the Himalayas (Nepal, Bhutan, India), and parts of China.
Identifying Featuresblack facial mask, white supercilium, rufous patch on ear coverts/nape, streaked crown, pale overall plumage, high-altitude habitat
Description
Blanford's Snowfinch is a small, stocky sparrow-like bird found in high-altitude, barren environments. It is typically observed foraging on the ground among rocks and sparse vegetation, often in small flocks.
