Mongolian Finch

Eremopsaltria mongolica

Beak

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Feet

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Crest

No crest

Resident in Pakistan and Ladakh; winter visitor to Baluchistan and Nepal. Similar to Trumpeter. but usually shows pronounced whitish or buffish panels on wing, as well as more pronounced pale edges to tail. Crown and mantle are usually more prominently streaked. Looks slimmer and larger-tailed, and has smaller and less stout bill. Breeding male has pinkish-red on head and breast, pink edges to greater coverts and primaries. prominent white panels on wing, and pink rump. Non -breeding male and female have less pink in plumage and pale wing panels are less distinct in female. Juvenile lacks pink in plumage and has buff fringes to tertials and greater coverts. Formerly placed in Bucanstss. Ory stony slopes.