Afghan Snowfinch

Pyrgilauda theresae · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
afgsno1, AFSN

About the Afghan Snowfinch

The Afghan snowfinch 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. It builds its nest in the burrows or hollows of ground-dwelling rodents, lined with hair or feathers.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyOld World Sparrows (Passeridae)
SpeciesPyrgilauda theresae
Species Codesafgsno1, AFSN

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Afghan Snowfinch belong to?

The Afghan Snowfinch (Pyrgilauda theresae) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Afghan Snowfinch?

The Afghan snowfinch 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 despit...

Where can I report a Afghan Snowfinch sighting?

You can log sightings of Afghan Snowfinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afgsno1, or on iNaturalist.