Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Spectacled Finch
Callacanthis burtoni
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The spectacled finch (Callacanthis burtoni) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is native to the Safed Koh and southern slope of the Himalayas.
Its natural habitat is temperate forests with a lush landscape.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Himalayas (Kashmir to Nepal and Sikkim).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Spectacled finch
- 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.
