About the White-winged Snowfinch
The white-winged snowfinch is a small passerine bird. Despite its name, it is a sparrow rather than a true finch.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Sparrows (Passeridae) |
| Species | Montifringilla nivalis |
| Species Codes | whwsno1, WWSN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-winged Snowfinch belong to?
The White-winged Snowfinch (Montifringilla nivalis) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-winged Snowfinch?
The white-winged snowfinch is a small passerine bird. Despite its name, it is a sparrow rather than a true finch....
Where can I report a White-winged Snowfinch sighting?
You can log sightings of White-winged Snowfinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whwsno1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Sparrows 43 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
43
Species in Family
2,824
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