The Black-winged Snowfinch is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
Black-winged Snowfinch has two subspecies: ''adamsi'' and ''xerophila''. It has at times been considered a part of ]. + It has at times been considered a part of ]. + =Subspecies]]= + There are 2 subspecies: + *''M. a. More