Afghan Snowfinch (Pyrgilauda theresae)
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Afghan Snowfinch

Pyrgilauda theresae (Meinertzhagen, R, 1937)

14–15 cmLength24 gWeight

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Afghan snowfinch (Pyrgilauda theresae) or the Afghan ground-sparrow, bar-tailed snowfinch, Meinertzhagen's snowfinch, or Theresa's snowfinch, is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, endemic to the northern parts of the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan. There are no major threats to the species despite its restricted range, so it is assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is mostly a seed-eater, supplementing its diet with some insects.

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Questions

How big is the Afghan Snowfinch?

The Afghan Snowfinch is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 24 g.

Where does the Afghan Snowfinch live?

Its breeding range: Palearctic: south-central Palearctic in alpine steppe and stony slopes: montane central Afghanistan.

Is the Afghan Snowfinch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Afghan Snowfinch as Least Concern.

What does the Afghan Snowfinch eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Afghan Snowfinch in?

It belongs to the family Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches (Passeridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
14–15 cm
Weight
24 g
Habitat
Rocky terrain
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
91 mm
Tail
51 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Palearctic: south-central Palearctic in alpine steppe and stony slopes: montane central Afghanistan

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Pyrgilauda

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Afghan Snowfinch

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