Sharpe's Rosefinch
Sharpe's Rosefinch (<em>Carpodacus verreauxii</em>) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (<em>Fringillidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Sharpe's Rosefinch (Carpodacus verreauxii) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Carpodacus; binomial: Carpodacus verreauxii; authority: (David, A & Oustalet, 1877).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: to lower elevations.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Carpodacus verreauxii is split from C. rodopeplus; sister to C. rodochroa (Rasmussen & Anderton 2005; Tietze et al. 2013).
