Black-headed Mountain-Finch
Leucosticte brandti
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFringillidae (Finches, Euphonias, and Allies)
- GenusLeucosticte (Rosy-Finches and Asian Mountain-Finches)
- SpeciesLeucosticte brandti (Black-headed Mountain-Finch)
About the Black-headed Mountain-Finch
Brandt's mountain finch (Leucosticte brandti), also known as the black-headed mountain-finch, is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
Its natural habitat is temperate grassland. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-headed Mountain-Finch in Jiuzhaigou National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China | |
| 2 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-headed Mountain-Finch in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Black-headed Mountain-Finch sighting in Jiuzhaigou National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-headed Mountain-Finch in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Black-headed Mountain-Finch in Jiuzhaigou National Park in our monthly data.