Taiwan Rosefinch

Overview

Taiwan Rosefinch (Carpodacus formosanus) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Carpodacus; binomial: Carpodacus formosanus; authority: Ogilvie-Grant, 1911.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region. Non-breeding range: to lower elevations.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Taiwan Rosefinch is split from Vinaceous Rosefinch C. vinaceus (Wu et al. 2011; Tietze et al. 2013; cf. Collar 2004).