Himalayan Beautiful Rosefinch
NameHimalayan Beautiful Rosefinch
Common NameHimalayan Beautiful Rosefinch
Scientific NameCarpodacus pulcherrimus
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a deep pinkish-red forehead, crown, face, throat, breast, and rump. The upperparts are streaky brown with darker streaks, while the flanks and belly are paler pinkish-white with brown streaking. Wings and tail are dark brown. Females are duller, mostly streaky brown with a buffish wash, lacking the strong pink coloration.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft, whistling 'twee-twee-twee' or 'chew-ee' song. It also gives short, sharp 'chip' or 'tsip' calls.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas, ranging from northern Pakistan through India, Nepal, and Bhutan, extending into southwestern China (Tibet, Sichuan, Yunnan).
Identifying Featurespinkish-red head and breast (male), streaky brown upperparts, conical bill, high-altitude habitat
Description
This small, stocky finch is characterized by its conical bill and striking plumage. Males display vibrant pinkish-red on the head, breast, and rump, contrasting with streaky brown upperparts. It typically inhabits high-altitude scrub and rocky areas of the Himalayas, foraging for seeds and small invertebrates.
