Brown-capped Rosy Finch
Leucosticte australis
The Brown-capped Rosy Finch (Leucosticte australis) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found only in the United States, weighing about 27 g. The brown-capped rosy finch is a medium-sized finch endemic to North America in the middle of the Rocky Mountains.
About the Brown-capped Rosy Finch
The brown-capped rosy finch is a medium-sized finch endemic to North America in the middle of the Rocky Mountains.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, June, July, August, December, with peak activity in April. It is a variable species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Brown-capped Rosy Finch look like?
- The brown-capped rosy finch is a medium-sized finch endemic to North America in the middle of the Rocky Mountains.
- How big is a Brown-capped Rosy Finch?
- The Brown-capped Rosy Finch is a small sized bird weighing about 27 g.
- Where can you see a Brown-capped Rosy Finch?
- The Brown-capped Rosy Finch is endemic to the United States, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Brown-capped Rosy Finch?
- The Brown-capped Rosy Finch is most easily confused with the Black Rosy Finch, the Plain Mountain Finch and the Brandt's Mountain Finch.
- Is the Brown-capped Rosy Finch endangered?
- The Brown-capped Rosy Finch is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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