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When to see the Brandt's Mountain Finch
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Where to see the Brandt's Mountain Finch
The map shades 10 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Brandt's Mountain Finch
Brandt's mountain finch, also known as the black-headed mountain-finch, is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Its natural habitat is temperate grassland.
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Easily confused with
Plain Mountain FinchLeucosticte nemoricolaThe Plain Mountain Finch is 14–15 centimetres (5.5–5.9 in) long, weighs 18–25 grams (0.63–0.88 oz), and has a slender build with long wings, a notched tail, and a short pointed bill.
Black Rosy FinchLeucosticte atrataAdults are black on the head, back and breast with pink on the belly, rump and wings.
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