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The Mountain finches are birds in the Finch family Fringillidae from the genus Leucosticte. This genus also includes the Rosy-finches named for their pinkish plumage.
These birds are typically found in barren mountainous regions. Many species eat more insect material than other finches.
The full list of species is: