Blanford's Rosefinch
NameBlanford's Rosefinch
Common NameBlanford's Rosefinch
Scientific NameCarpodacus blanfordi
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsMales are brownish-grey with a faint rosy wash on the head, breast, and rump, and streaked flanks. Females are duller, lacking the rosy tones, and are heavily streaked brown on the back and underparts. Both sexes have dark wings and tail with paler edgings and a stout, conical bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft, sweet 'twee-twee-twee' or a more emphatic 'chip-chip' call, often given while foraging or in flight.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas, ranging from Nepal eastward through Bhutan, northeastern India (Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh), and into southwestern China (Tibet, Yunnan). It inhabits high-altitude scrub, alpine meadows, and open coniferous forests.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size with a stout conical bill, Subtle rosy wash on males, heavily streaked females, Prefers high-altitude, scrubby mountain habitats, Relatively plain appearance compared to other rosefinches
Description
Blanford's Rosefinch is a small, rather plain finch found in high-altitude mountainous regions. Males exhibit a subtle rosy wash on their plumage, while females are duller and more heavily streaked. They are typically shy, seed-eating birds that forage in scrub and open forest.
