Scarlet Finch
Carpodacus sipahi
The Scarlet Finch (Carpodacus sipahi) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found in 6 countries, weighing about 40 g. The scarlet finch is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.
About the Scarlet Finch
The scarlet finch is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is found in the Himalayas from Uttarakhand state in the Indian Himalayas eastwards across Nepal, stretching further east to the adjacent hills of Northeast India and Southeast Asia as far south as Thailand. It is resident in the Himalayas, but many birds winter to the immediate south. Its natural habitat is temperate forests.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, November, December, with peak activity in April. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Scarlet Finch look like?
- The scarlet finch is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.
- How big is a Scarlet Finch?
- The Scarlet Finch is a small sized bird weighing about 40 g.
- Where can you see a Scarlet Finch?
- The Scarlet Finch occurs in 6 countries, including India, Bhutan, China, Nepal and Thailand.
- What birds look similar to a Scarlet Finch?
- The Scarlet Finch is most easily confused with the Great Rosefinch, the Himalayan Beautiful Rosefinch and the Himalayan White-browed Rosefinch.
- Is the Scarlet Finch endangered?
- The Scarlet Finch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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