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)
4 Verified sightings at Langtang National Park From 2019 to 2026
18 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
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 Langtang 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 |