About the Black-headed Mountain Finch
Brandt's mountain finch, 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Leucosticte brandti |
| Species Codes | bhmfin1, BHMF, BMFI, BRMF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-headed Mountain Finch belong to?
The Black-headed Mountain Finch (Leucosticte brandti) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-headed Mountain Finch?
Brandt's mountain finch, 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....
Where can I report a Black-headed Mountain Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-headed Mountain Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bhmfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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