Przevalski's Pinktail
NamePrzevalski's Pinktail
Common NamePrzevalski's Pinktail
Scientific NameUrocynchramus pylzowi
FamilyUrocynchramidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)21
Plumage DetailsMales have a rosy-pink head, throat, breast, and flanks, fading to whitish on the belly. The back and wings are streaked brown with darker markings. The most striking feature is the long, pointed pink tail. Females are duller, with less extensive pink, often restricted to the rump and undertail coverts, and more streaking.
Vocalization / CallA high-pitched, thin 'tseee' or 'tsip' call, often given in flight. The song is a simple, repetitive series of notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsmountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the mountains of western China, primarily found in Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan, and Tibet.
Identifying Featureslong pink pointed tail, rosy-pink head and underparts (males), streaked brown back and wings, high-altitude mountain habitat
Description
This small, finch-like bird is notable for its distinctive long, pointed pink tail. Males display rosy-pink plumage on the head and underparts, contrasting with a streaked brown back. It inhabits high-altitude scrub and alpine meadows.
