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| Brambling Fringilla montifringilla
- Non-breeding male |
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| Photographer : | © Abhinav Chaudhary |
| Location : | near Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Date : |
22 November 2016 |
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| Bird Family : | Fringillini - Chaffinches & Brambling |
| Bird Group : | PASSERIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Least Concern |
| Remarks : | Considered a rarity in India but it is a regular winter visitor to this area. This winter they have arrived in good numbers. Saw 15 individuals in one location and 8 in another. A few Chaffinches Fringilla coelebs were also seen in the same habitat.
Both species favour the fruits of this tree (can be seen in picture) known as Wild [Himalayan] Pear Pyrus pashia. Its local name is Kainth. They also descend to the ground to feed on seeds. - AC |
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