The Significance of the Gray-Capped Greenfinch: Unveiling the Delicate Elegance and Ecological Significance of an Unassuming Avian Species

   

The Significance of the Gray-Capped Greenfinch: Unveiling the Delicate Elegance and Ecological Significance of an Unassuming Avian Species

 

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Gray-capped pine sparrow – Grey-capped greenfinch, Hanoi, February 2017

Describe:

The gray-headed pine sparrow is a medium-sized sparrow, about 13 cm long with a strong bill, and a short, moderately forked tail. The bird has dark patches around the eyes, gray head to nape, and prominent white stripes on the black wings. The back of the bird is dark brown with a light yellow base of the tail. The lower body of the bird is light brown. Males and females are relatively similar.

Description:

The grey-capped greenfinch is a medium sized finch about 13 cm in length, with a strong bill and a short slightly forked tail. It has dark patches around it’s eyes, the grey from the the head to nape and distinctive white streaks in the black wings. It’s back is dark brown with bright yellow rump. The underpart is light brown. Both sexes are similar.

Interesting facts:

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Gray-capped pine sparrow – Grey-capped greenfinch, Hanoi, February 2017
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Gray-capped pine sparrow – Grey-capped greenfinch, Hanoi, February 2017
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