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Black-winged Snowfinch

Black-winged Snowfinch

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The Tibetan Snowfinch is a high-altitude specialist endemic to the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding mountains. It is a large, sturdy snowfinch well-equipped for extreme cold environments.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Tibetan Plateau and adjacent high mountain ranges in China, India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Found in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and arid plains at very high elevations.
How to spot
Look for its robust size and grey head/chest. Often seen foraging on the ground in open, desolate landscapes, sometimes in small flocks. Its calls are distinctive.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during spring and summer when it is more active and approachable in its breeding grounds.
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File:MontifringillaAdamsiGould.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species often feeds in open areas near human settlements at high altitudes, including monasteries and villages, showing some adaptability.
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