Snowfinch

Montifringilla nivalis

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Brief #

Brown upperparts, white underparts and a grey head.

Synonyms #

  • Gorrión alpino (Spanish)
  • Pardal alpino (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Snowfinch is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

It has brown upperparts, white underparts and a grey head. There is a long narrow white wing panel. In summer, the bill is black, and there is a black bib. The bib is lost in winter and the bill becomes yellow. Sexes are similar.

Measurements #

Length: 17 - 18 cm
Wingspan: 34 - 38 cm
Weight: 35 - 45 g