Black-winged Snowfinch

Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches 👁 196 views Updated 2026-11-01

Black-winged Snowfinch (<em>Montifringilla adamsi</em>) is a species of Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches (<em>Passeridae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Black-winged Snowfinch (Montifringilla adamsi) is a species of Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches (Passeridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Montifringilla; binomial: Montifringilla adamsi; authority: Adams, 1859.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: nomadic but remaining at high elevations.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Correct and update English name of Montifringilla adamsi from Tibetan Snowfinch to Black-winged Snowfinch.

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