Ground-sparrow

Ground-sparrows, Pyrgilauda is a genus of sparrows in the Passeridae family.

Species

 * Rufous-necked Snowfinch, Pyrgilauda ruficollis
 * Pere David's Snowfinch (or Small Snowfinch), Pyrgilauda davidiana
 * Blanford's Snowfinch (or Plain-backed Snowfinch), Pyrgilauda blanfordi
 * Afghan Snowfinch, Pyrgilauda theresae

Behaviour
Pyrgilauda has adapted to the high-altitude steppe, while the Montifringilla have adapted to the high rocky mountain country.