Scientific Name: Leucosticte atrataPopulation Estimate: 20K
Range / Habitat: A bird of the high mountain tundra of the American West. Nests above tree-line at 3000-4300M. Often the bird on the highest elevation on a particular mountain.
Field Notes: Dark brown / black on back, breast, neck, and face. Grey patch wrapping around back of head. Black forehead, white tuft at base of bill. Pink on belly, rump, and in wings. Grey-crowned Rosy Finch with more grey on head. Brown-capped Rosy Finch without the grey on head.
Personal Notes: A wonderful surprise find while summiting an unnamed 12K foot peak in the Big Horn Mountains.
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