Plain Mountain-Finch
NamePlain Mountain-Finch
Common NamePlain Mountain-Finch
Scientific NameLeucosticte nemoricola
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage with streaking on the back and flanks. The head is plain brown, and the wings show darker flight feathers with paler edgings, forming faint wing bars. The tail is dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft 'chip' or 'tchip' call, often given in flight or when foraging. They also have a trilling song, though less frequently heard.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high mountains of Central Asia, including the Himalayas, Tibetan Plateau, and surrounding ranges, from Afghanistan eastward to western China.
Identifying Featuresplain brown head, streaked back and flanks, dark bill, high-altitude habitat, ground-foraging behavior
Description
The Plain Mountain-Finch is a medium-sized, rather drab finch found in high-altitude environments. It forages on the ground, often in small flocks, feeding primarily on seeds and insects.
