Sillem's Rosefinch
Sillem's Rosefinch (<em>Carpodacus sillemi</em>) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (<em>Fringillidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Sillem's Rosefinch (Carpodacus sillemi) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Carpodacus; binomial: Carpodacus sillemi; authority: (Roselaar, 1992).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Previously in Leucosticte, but sister to Tibetan Rosefinch (Sangster et al. 2016). Change English name from Sillem's Mountain Finch to Sillem's Rosefinch with change of genus from Leucosticte to Carpodacus (Sangster et al. 2016; Clements; HBW/BirdLife).
