Dark-rumped Rosefinch
NameDark-rumped Rosefinch
Common NameDark-rumped Rosefinch
Scientific NameCarpodacus edwardsii
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsMales display a dark reddish-pink head, throat, and breast, with a distinct pale supercilium and white streaking on the crown and nape. The back and flanks are streaked brown, and the rump is dark red. Wings and tail are dark brown with reddish fringes. Females are duller, predominantly brown with heavy streaking.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a soft, whistled 'twee-twee' or 'chew-wit' call. The song is a sweet, warbling series of notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas, extending from Nepal eastward through Bhutan, Northeast India, Myanmar, and into central and southern China.
Identifying Featuresmale's deep reddish-pink plumage, pale supercilium, streaked brown back and flanks, dark rump (in males), stout conical bill
Description
This medium-sized finch is characterized by the male's deep reddish-pink plumage on the head, throat, and breast, contrasting with a streaked brown back. It typically inhabits high-altitude coniferous and mixed forests, often foraging on the ground or in low vegetation.
