How big is a Three-banded Rosefinch?

The Three-banded Rosefinch is a small sized bird weighing about 27 g.

Where can you see a Three-banded Rosefinch?

The Three-banded Rosefinch is endemic to China, which is the only country where it occurs.

What birds look similar to a Three-banded Rosefinch?

The Three-banded Rosefinch is most easily confused with the Blyth's Rosefinch, the Sharpe's Rosefinch and the Pale Rosefinch.

Is the Three-banded Rosefinch endangered?

The Three-banded Rosefinch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Three-banded Rosefinch

Carpodacus trifasciatus

Finches, Euphonias, and Allies · Passeriformes · Legendary

The Three-banded Rosefinch (Carpodacus trifasciatus) is a legendary finches, euphonias, and alli found only in China, weighing about 27 g. The three-banded rosefinch (Carpodacus trifasciatus) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.

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Three-banded Rosefinch (Carpodacus trifasciatus), photo 1 — Photo: Josephe Huët · Public domain

About the Three-banded Rosefinch

The three-banded rosefinch (Carpodacus trifasciatus) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.

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Where it lives

China

When to see it

Best months: January, February, May, June, July, August, November, December, with peak activity in May. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Three-banded Rosefinch look like?: The three-banded rosefinch (Carpodacus trifasciatus) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
How big is a Three-banded Rosefinch?: The Three-banded Rosefinch is a small sized bird weighing about 27 g.
Where can you see a Three-banded Rosefinch?: The Three-banded Rosefinch is endemic to China, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Three-banded Rosefinch?: The Three-banded Rosefinch is most easily confused with the Blyth's Rosefinch, the Sharpe's Rosefinch and the Pale Rosefinch.
Is the Three-banded Rosefinch endangered?: The Three-banded Rosefinch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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