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Mongolian Finch
Bucanetes mongolicus
Mongolian Finch (Bucanetes mongolicus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Mongolian Finch (Bucanetes mongolicus) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 21.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Bucanetes
- Species mongolicus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 21.5 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Mongolian Finch is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
A bird of arid, desert country, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Mongolian Finch is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Mongolian Finch (Bucanetes mongolicus) belongs to the Fringillidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL Iran to s Russia, Mongolia and n China.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 21.5 g, with a wing length of about 8.5 cm and a tail of around 6 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 4.3 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Mongolian Finch?
The Mongolian Finch is a small bird that weighs around 21.5 g.
Where does the Mongolian Finch live?
The Mongolian Finch is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL Iran to s Russia, Mongolia and n China, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Mongolian Finch belong to?
The Mongolian Finch (Bucanetes mongolicus) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Mongolian Finch eat?
The Mongolian Finch is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Mongolian Finch migrate?
The Mongolian Finch is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Mongolian Finch endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Mongolian Finch make?
1 real field recording of the Mongolian Finch — including its flight call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Mongolian Finch's range?
The Mongolian Finch has a mapped global range of about 4.3 million km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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