The genus Metoponia contains one Finch which has a considerable amount of yellow in its plumage, and connects the Linnets with the Siskins. The sexes are almost alike. The bill is very small hut somewhat thick, with the culmen curved. In both sexes the front part of the crown is red.
BookTitle:
The Fauna Of British India including Ceylon and Burma
Reference:
OATES EW. The Fauna of British India, including Ceylon and Burma. Vol.2 1890.
Title in Book:
Genus METOPONIA
Year:
1890
Page No:
230
M_ID:
31041
M_SN:
Serinus
Volume:
Vol. 2
Term name:
id:
1061
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