Beautiful Rosefinch
Carpodacus pulcherrimus
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The Beautiful Rosefinch is a colorful finch of high-altitude shrublands and alpine meadows across the Himalayas and Central Asian ranges. Males are brilliant crimson-pink on the head and breast with streaked brown wings, while females are streaked brown. It feeds on seeds and buds, descending to lower altitudes during harsh winter months.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.1 cm | 5.9 in |
| Weight | 18.4 g | 0.65 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
4-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Fringillidae (Finches) |
| Genus | Carpodacus |
| Species | Carpodacus pulcherrimus |
Distribution
Beautiful Rosefinch has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Fringillidae family