See also:
Carduelis caniceps Vigors, 1831
Carduelis caniceps subulata Gloger, 1833

Synonyms

Carduelis caniceps subcaniceps Zarudny, 1916

Description

Please see the page of Grey-headed Goldfinch (Carduelis caniceps). The characters of the race: General colour, especially upper parts darker than subulata, with an impurity of ochre tone. Sizes lesser. .

Distribution

Breeding and also occurs on migration in Tien Shan and Karatau, in Dzhungarskiy Alatau, Tarbagatay, Saur and on its foothills. Wintering to south from western and southern foothills of Dzhungarskiy Alatau.

References

Gavrilov E. I., Gavrilov A. E. "The Birds of Kazakhstan". Almaty, 2005
Э.И.Гаврилов. "Фауна и распространение птиц Казахстана". Алматы, 1999.