White-winged Grosbeak
White-winged Grosbeak
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The White-winged Grosbeak is a large, stout finch with a powerful bill, known for its predominantly brownish-grey plumage and prominent white wing bars. It inhabits high-altitude coniferous and mixed forests.
Where to spot
Widespread across Central Asia and the Himalayas, from Afghanistan east through the Tibetan Plateau, northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, and into China. It prefers high-altitude coniferous and mixed forests.
How to spot
Look for this large finch in coniferous and mixed forests at high elevations. Its large size, stout bill, and distinctive white wing bars are key identifiers. Listen for its strong, whistling, and often repetitive calls.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range, but often makes altitudinal movements, descending to lower elevations in winter. Observable year-round, but more visible when foraging on lower branches.
Where to spot
Widespread across Central Asia and the Himalayas, from Afghanistan east through the Tibetan Plateau, northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, and into China. It prefers high-altitude coniferous and mixed forests.
How to spot
Look for this large finch in coniferous and mixed forests at high elevations. Its large size, stout bill, and distinctive white wing bars are key identifiers. Listen for its strong, whistling, and often repetitive calls.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range, but often makes altitudinal movements, descending to lower elevations in winter. Observable year-round, but more visible when foraging on lower branches.
Its robust bill is capable of cracking open the hard seeds of conifers, which constitute a significant portion of its diet, especially in winter.
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