Himalayan White-browed Rosefinch
NameHimalayan White-browed Rosefinch
Common NameHimalayan White-browed Rosefinch
Scientific NameCarpodacus thura
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe male displays a striking deep pink to crimson on the forehead, face, throat, breast, and belly, fading to a paler pink on the flanks. A prominent white supercilium extends from above the eye to the nape. The crown and nape are dark brown, streaked with pink. The back and wings are brown with darker streaking, and the tail is dark brown. Females are generally duller brown with streaking and a less distinct pale supercilium.
Vocalization / CallThe call is typically a soft, whistled 'chew-wee' or 'twee-twee-twee'. The song is a short, sweet, warbling phrase.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas, ranging from northern Pakistan through northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, and southeastern Tibet into southwestern China.
Identifying Featuresmale's vibrant pink plumage, prominent white supercilium, brown streaked back, high-altitude habitat
Description
This medium-sized rosefinch is characterized by the male's vibrant pink plumage on its face, throat, and underparts, contrasted with a brown back and a distinctive white supercilium. It typically forages on the ground in high-altitude scrub and rocky environments. Females are duller, mostly brown with streaking.
