Great Rosefinch
Carpodacus rubicilla
The Great Rosefinch (Carpodacus rubicilla) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found in 12 countries, weighing about 43 g. The great rosefinch is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
About the Great Rosefinch
The great rosefinch is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, India, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan and east to China. Its natural habitats are tundra and temperate grassland.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Afghanistan.
When to see it
Best months: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Great Rosefinch look like?
- The great rosefinch is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
- How big is a Great Rosefinch?
- The Great Rosefinch is a small sized bird weighing about 43 g.
- Where can you see a Great Rosefinch?
- The Great Rosefinch occurs in 12 countries, including India, Georgia, China, Nepal and Russia.
- What birds look similar to a Great Rosefinch?
- The Great Rosefinch is most easily confused with the Himalayan Beautiful Rosefinch, the Himalayan White-browed Rosefinch and the Dark-rumped Rosefinch.
- Is the Great Rosefinch endangered?
- The Great Rosefinch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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