Himalayan Beautiful Rosefinch
Himalayan Beautiful Rosefinch (<em>Carpodacus pulcherrimus</em>) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (<em>Fringillidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Himalayan Beautiful Rosefinch (Carpodacus pulcherrimus) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Carpodacus; binomial: Carpodacus pulcherrimus; authority: (Moore, F, 1856).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region and the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: to lower elevations.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Change English name of Carpodacus pulcherrimus from Beautiful Rosefinch to Himalayan Beautiful Rosefinch with split of C. davidianus. Includes ssp. argyrophrys (Tietze et al. 2013).
