About the Plain Mountain Finch
The plain mountain finch is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. Its natural habitat is temperate grassland, upland forest and rocky cliffs. It is a resident breeder across the Himalayas. Their color and patterns resemble house sparrows.
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The 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. It features a buff brown head with tawny streaks, a beige neck, and pale brown around the eye and cheek. Its Mantle and back is dark brown with pale streaks, while its lower back is pale gray. The tail and wings are dark brown with buff-brown and white markings. Both males and females look alike, while juveniles are paler with less distinct markings.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in April · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Brandt's Mountain FinchLeucosticte brandtiBrandt's mountain finch, also known as the black-headed mountain-finch, is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
Black Rosy FinchLeucosticte atrataAdults are black on the head, back and breast with pink on the belly, rump and wings.
Brown-capped Rosy FinchLeucosticte australisThe brown-capped rosy finch is a medium-sized finch endemic to North America in the middle of the Rocky Mountains.
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