Finches in Afghanistan

Learn about 11 birds from the Finches family (Fringillidae) found in Afghanistan. Includes 9 regular species and 2 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Brambling

Brambling

Fringilla montifringilla

Least Concern
Chaffinch

Chaffinch

Fringilla coelebs

Least Concern
Common Rosefinch

Common Rosefinch

Carpodacus erythrinus

Least Concern
Desert Finch

Desert Finch

Rhodospiza obsoleta

Least Concern
European Goldfinch

European Goldfinch

Carduelis carduelis

Least Concern
Greenfinch

Greenfinch

Chloris chloris

Least Concern
Hawfinch

Hawfinch

Coccothraustes coccothraustes

Least Concern
Linnet

Linnet

Linaria cannabina

Least Concern
Twite

Twite

Linaria flavirostris

Least Concern

Vagrant Fringillidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Eurasian Siskin

Eurasian Siskin

Spinus spinus

Least Concern
Red Crossbill

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

Least Concern

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