Pink-browed Rosefinch
Carpodacus rodochroa
The Pink-browed Rosefinch (Carpodacus rodochroa) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found in 4 countries, weighing about 18 g. The pink-browed rosefinch is a finch in the family Fringillidae.
About the Pink-browed Rosefinch
The pink-browed rosefinch is a finch in the family Fringillidae. Nicholas Aylward Vigors first described the species in 1831. It is migratory and ranges across the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, mainly in the Himalayas. It is found in Bhutan, Tibet, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. Its natural habitats are boreal forests, shrub-lands, grasslands, and dry forests.
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How to identify it
The pink-browed Rosefinch is a medium-sized bird, about 14-15 centimeters and 16-20 grams. It is a slender bird with a pointed beak, indented tail, and black eyes. The male is a bright raspberry color with an eyestripe and "browed" facial patterns. The bird's underparts are a reddish brown color, and the breast and upper belly are mauve. The lower belly to the undertail is white or pale pin, and the legs are pale brown. The female mostly lacks pink color, being a variety of streaked browns or blackish colors with only light streaks of pale pink.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, November, December, with peak activity in December. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Pink-browed Rosefinch?
- The pink-browed Rosefinch is a medium-sized bird, about 14-15 centimeters and 16-20 grams. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Pink-browed Rosefinch?
- The Pink-browed Rosefinch is a small sized bird weighing about 18 g.
- Where can you see a Pink-browed Rosefinch?
- The Pink-browed Rosefinch occurs in 4 countries, including India, Nepal, Pakistan and China.
- What birds look similar to a Pink-browed Rosefinch?
- The Pink-browed Rosefinch is most easily confused with the Taiwan Rosefinch, the Long-tailed Rosefinch and the Scarlet Finch.
- Is the Pink-browed Rosefinch endangered?
- The Pink-browed Rosefinch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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