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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Fringillidae

Grey-crowned Goldfinch

Carduelis caniceps

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
10.5–14 cm
Body Mass
16 gEstimated traits
Wingspan
23.5 cm
Diet
SeedsEstimated traits
Migration
ResidentEstimated traits

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 73

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 73).

DEF 50

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 50).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic: Southern & Eastern Iran and Central Asia from Western Turkmenistan and Northeastern Kazakhstan to South-central Siberia & Western Mongolia & Northwestern China and Western & Central Himalayas Habitat: Woodland
4 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Carduelis caniceps paropanisi

    w Turkmenistan and e Iran to nw China

  • Carduelis caniceps subulata

    ne Kazakhstan, sc Siberia and w Mongolia

  • Carduelis caniceps caniceps

    w Pakistan to nw Himalayas, sw Tibet and c Nepal

  • Carduelis caniceps ultima

    s Iran

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Carduelis caniceps

Which family does it belong to?

Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic: Southern & Eastern Iran and Central Asia from Western Turkmenistan and Northeastern Kazakhstan to South-central Siberia & Western Mongolia & Northwestern China and Western & Central Himalayas

Sources & credits

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