Passeriformes / Urocynchramidae / Urocynchramus
Przevalski's Finch
Urocynchramus pylzowi · 朱鹀
Introduction
Unusual passerine endemic to the mountains of central-west China. It is the only member of the family Urocynchramidae. Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Description
Small bird similar in appearance to the long-tailed rosefinch. Tail is long and graduated, with outer feathers much shorter than central ones. Sexes are dimorphic: males have bright pink on the throat, breast, and belly. Both sexes have brown streaked plumage on the back and wings. Bill is thinner than those of rosefinches. Diagnostic morphological feature is the outer primary feather, which is two-thirds the length of the next primary (vestigial in finches and buntings).
Distribution & Habitat
Endemic to the mountains of central-west China. Lives at elevations between 3,050 and 5,000 metres (10,010 and 16,400 ft).
Behavior & Ecology
Usually found in pairs during the breeding season and in small flocks during winter. Song is described as similar to that of buntings. Little else is known of its behavior.
Conservation
Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Not thought to be threatened by human activities.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Urocynchramidae
- Genus
- Urocynchramus
Distribution
mountains of western China and eastern Tibet
Data Sources
Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bird images and sounds sourced from GBIF, contributed by citizen scientists worldwide under Creative Commons licenses.
Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.
