Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Somali Golden-winged Grosbeak
Rhynchostruthus louisae
NTNear Threatened Endemic to Somalia
- Family
- Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Somali golden-winged grosbeak or Somali grosbeak (Rhynchostruthus louisae) is a finch endemic to north western Somalia. It is included as a subspecies in R. socotranus by some authorities, but in recent times the three golden-winged grosbeak populations are usually considered distinct species.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Mountains of northern Somalia near Ethiopian border.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Somali golden-winged grosbeak
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
