White-winged snowfinch / Schneesperling (Montifringilla nivalis)

Wikipedia: White-winged snowfinch Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Snowfinch.jpg

Observations

🔍 No documented observation

Description

Classification: Genus Montifringilla (Montifringilla); Family Sparrows (Passeridae)
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]

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.
More white and gray than other sparrows, bronw only on back (wings), v. white when flying. almost always 1500m+, eher im Sueden inkl Graubuenden
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