Gold-naped Finch
Pyrrhoplectes epauletta
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFringillidae (Finches, Euphonias, and Allies)
- GenusPyrrhoplectes
- SpeciesPyrrhoplectes epauletta (Gold-naped Finch)
About the Gold-naped Finch
The golden-naped finch (Pyrrhoplectes epauletta) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is in the monotypic genus Pyrrhoplectes. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. Its natural habitat is temperate forest. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Gold-naped Finch in Khangchendzonga 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 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 3 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Gold-naped Finch in Khangchendzonga National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Gold-naped Finch sighting in Khangchendzonga National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Gold-naped Finch in Khangchendzonga National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Gold-naped Finch in Khangchendzonga National Park in our monthly data.