Blanford's Snowfinch
Pyrgilauda blanfordi
The Blanford's Snowfinch (Pyrgilauda blanfordi) is a rare snowfinches and old world sparrow found in 3 countries, weighing about 24 g. Blanford's snowfinch or the plain-backed snowfinch, is a species of bird in the sparrow family.
About the Blanford's Snowfinch
Blanford's snowfinch or the plain-backed snowfinch, is a species of bird in the sparrow family.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in July. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Blanford's Snowfinch look like?
- Blanford's snowfinch or the plain-backed snowfinch, is a species of bird in the sparrow family.
- How big is a Blanford's Snowfinch?
- The Blanford's Snowfinch is a small sized bird weighing about 24 g.
- Where can you see a Blanford's Snowfinch?
- The Blanford's Snowfinch occurs in 3 countries, including India, China and Nepal.
- What birds look similar to a Blanford's Snowfinch?
- The Blanford's Snowfinch is most easily confused with the Pere David's Snowfinch, the Afghan Snowfinch and the Rufous-necked Snowfinch.
- Is the Blanford's Snowfinch endangered?
- The Blanford's Snowfinch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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