White-winged snowfinch / Schneesperling (Montifringilla nivalis)

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Observations

🔍 No documented observation

Description

Classification: Genus Montifringilla (Montifringilla); Family Sparrows (Passeridae)
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Jahresvogel RL R
Appearance and identification: More white and gray than other sparrows, bronw only on back (wings), v. white when flying. almost always 1500m+, eher im Sueden inkl Graubuenden
Vocalization: Rich repertoire. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Breeding: 05-10 - 08-09
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=17 cm, wingspan=34-38 cm, weight=35-45 g
Habitats: Mountain

Vocalisation

Song: The XC song I downloaded is a faint chirping. Should follow up on song - most talk about calls.
Song: Song a staccato, variable phrase, consisting of short burst of sharp chattering in uneven tempo. The timbre is ringing, rich in harmonics and partly rolling. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: simple rhythmic, slow, Frequency: 4-6 KHz