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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Leucosticte nemoricola |
| Species Codes | plmfin1, PLMF, PMFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plain Mountain Finch belong to?
The Plain Mountain Finch (Leucosticte nemoricola) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify 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....
Where can I report a Plain Mountain Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Plain Mountain Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plmfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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