Rhodopechys mongolicus

The Mongolian Finch is a small, long-winged bird. It has a large head and short, thick greyish-yellow bill. In breeding plumage, males have a pink flush to their face and underparts, and there are extensive white and pink areas in the wings, a pattern that is also present but less marked in non-breeding plumage.

The Rhodopechys mongolicus is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Netherlands, Mongolian Finch Rhodopechys mongolicus in Turkey and Namaqua Dove Oena capensis in Greece. Free 60-page supplement: the Official Programme for Birdfair 2008, distributed exclusively by Birdwatch Posted by Chris Harbard at 15:52 Newer Post Older Post Home Latest issue on sale now - Want to guarantee your copy of Birdwatch and receive it early? Email subscriptions@birdwatch.co.uk for details. More

Mongolian Finch The Mongolian Finch, Rhodopechys mongolicus, is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.This bird is a resident from eastern Turkey, across the Caucasus, east into Central Asia and on to western China and Mongolia and south into the Kashmir. Mountainous areas of stony desert or semi-arid scrub and rocky slopes are favoured for breeding. See more at Wikipedia.org... More