Genus: Onychostruthus
Description
Onychostruthus is a monotypic genus containing just one species, the White-rumped Snowfinch.
It differs in behaviour and molecular genetics from other Snowfinches. However, some authorities judge this differences as marginal and include it in the Pyrgilauda.
Taxonomy
Onychostruthus is a genus in the family Passeridae.
It's often included in Montifringilla or in Pyrgilauda.
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| O. taczanowskii | White-rumped Snowfinch | ||
References
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliott, and D Christie, eds. 2009. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 14: Bush-shrikes to Old World Sparrows. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8496553507
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Onychostruthus. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 8 November 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Onychostruthus
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