Blanford's Rosefinch

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Blanford's Rosefinch (<em>Agraphospiza rubescens</em>) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (<em>Fringillidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Blanford's Rosefinch (Agraphospiza rubescens) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Agraphospiza; binomial: Agraphospiza rubescens; authority: (Blanford, 1872).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Previously in Carpodacus, Blanford's Rosefinch is assigned to the new genus Agraphospiza: Zuccon et al., 2012.

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