Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Siskins, Crossbills and Allies :: Mongolian Finch

Mongolian Finch Rhodopechys mongolica

Described by: Swinhoe (1870)
Alternate common name(s): Mongolian Trumpeter-finch
Old scientific name(s): Bucanetes mongolica

Photographs

Bogutys Mountains, Kazakhstan - Jun 6, 2007 © Aurélien Audevard  near Thikse, Leh, India - Jun, 2005 © Nikhil Devasar  near Thikse, Leh, India - Jun, 2005 © Nikhil Devasar  near Thikse, Leh, India - Jun, 2005 © Nikhil Devasar 
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Range

N. and e. Iran, ex. s. Russia, Transcaspia e. to Tadzikistan, and n. Kirghiz steppes, Mongolia, s. through China to c. and e. Afghanistan, and Tibet. Presumably also in n. Pakistan and n. India (Kashmir).
Winters at lower elevations and in nc. and ne. China.

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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