Common Rosefinch
Carpodacus erythrinus
The Common Rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus) is a common finches, euphonias, and alli found in 76 countries, weighing about 24 g. The common rosefinch or scarlet rosefinch is the most widespread and common rosefinch of Asia and Europe.
About the Common Rosefinch
The common rosefinch or scarlet rosefinch is the most widespread and common rosefinch of Asia and Europe.
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How to identify it
The common rosefinch is 13–15 cm (5.1–5.9 in) in length. It has a stout and conical bill. The mature male has brilliant rosy-carmine head, breast and rump; heavy bill; dark brown wings with two indistinct bars, and a white belly. Females and young males are dull-colored with yellowish-brown above, brighter on the rump and greyer on head; buff below. Adults moult in their winter quarters, between September and November. After moulting the red of male is subdued, and becomes brighter during the winter due to wear of the feathers.
What the Common Rosefinch sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, Portugal, Luxembourg, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Malta.
When to see it
Best months: May, June, July, August, with peak activity in June. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Common Rosefinch?
- The common rosefinch is 13–15 cm (5.1–5.9 in) in length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Common Rosefinch?
- The Common Rosefinch is a small sized bird weighing about 24 g.
- Where can you see a Common Rosefinch?
- The Common Rosefinch occurs in 76 countries, including Sweden, Finland, India, Norway and Russia.
- What does a Common Rosefinch sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Common Rosefinch on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Common Rosefinch?
- The Common Rosefinch is most easily confused with the Long-tailed Rosefinch, the Taiwan Rosefinch and the Pink-browed Rosefinch.
- Is the Common Rosefinch endangered?
- The Common Rosefinch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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