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Mongolian Finch

Bucanetes mongolicus

Least Concern
Wingspan
17.0 cm
Weight
22.0 g
Family
Fringillidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 17.0 cm 6.7 in
Weight 22.0 g 0.78 oz

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: SA,CR. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 18 days.

Clutch Size

4-6

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Bucanetes
Species Bucanetes mongolicus

Distribution

Mongolian Finch has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mongolian Finch endangered?
The Mongolian Finch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Mongolian Finch nest?
Nest type: SA,CR. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 18 days.
How big is the Mongolian Finch?
The Mongolian Finch has a wingspan of 17.0 cm, weight of 22.0 g.
What order and family does the Mongolian Finch belong to?
The Mongolian Finch (Bucanetes mongolicus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.

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