Common Rosefinch
Common Rosefinch (<em>Carpodacus erythrinus</em>) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (<em>Fringillidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Common Rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A finch, the male rosy-red with a bright red face; a sweet simple song from treetops; breeds in scrub and forest edges, migrating to South Asia in winter.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Carpodacus; binomial: Carpodacus erythrinus; authority: (Pallas, 1770). Typical size: 14-15cm. Average lifespan: 5-8 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: to lowland cultivation and scrub in Indian Pen., n, c se Asia to e China.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
