Crimson-winged Finch
Crimson-winged Finch (<em>Rhodopechys sanguineus</em>) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (<em>Fringillidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Crimson-winged Finch (Rhodopechys sanguineus) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Rhodopechys; binomial: Rhodopechys sanguineus; authority: (Gould, 1838).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic and Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Change English name of Rhodopechys sanguineus to Asian (not Eurasian) Crimson-winged Finch with split of R. alienus. Restore (15.1) English name Crimson-winged Finch with the re-lumping of R. sanguineus with R. alienus.
