Finches, Euphonias

Golden-naped Finch

Pyrrhoplectes epauletta

The Golden-naped Finch (Pyrrhoplectes epauletta) is a 19 g forest bird that eats mostly seeds. It stays put all year.

Family

Finches, Euphonias

Order

Passeriformes

Weight

19 g

Habitat

Forest

Diet

Plants and seeds

Migration

Resident

Countries recorded

5

Recorded in India, Bhutan, Nepal, China, Myanmar.

Where to see it: Pelela (Bhutan); Yongkhola camp (Bhutan); Dochula · Royal Botanical Park (Bhutan); Mt. Phulchowki - Lowest Few Miles of Road (Nepal); Chelela (Bhutan).

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