Pink-browed Rosefinch
NamePink-browed Rosefinch
Common NamePink-browed Rosefinch
Scientific NameCarpodacus rodochroa
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)19
Plumage DetailsMale has a bright pinkish-red forehead, supercilium (brow), and crown, often speckled with white. The face, throat, and breast are also pinkish-red, fading to a paler pink on the belly and undertail coverts. The back and wings are brown with darker streaking, and the rump is bright pink. Females are duller, mostly olive-brown with heavy streaking.
Vocalization / CallSong is a sweet, warbling series of notes, often described as 'twee-twee-twee-twee-twee'. Calls include a soft 'chip' or 'chup'.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the Himalayas, from northern Pakistan through India (Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim), Nepal, Bhutan, and into southeastern Tibet and southwestern China. Migrates to lower altitudes in winter.
Identifying FeaturesBright pinkish-red plumage on male, especially head, breast, and rump, Distinctive pink brow (supercilium), White speckling on the crown (male), Streaked brown back and wings, Small finch size with a conical bill
Description
A small, vibrant finch, the male Pink-browed Rosefinch is characterized by its striking pinkish-red plumage, particularly on the head, breast, and rump. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and shrubs in high-altitude environments, feeding primarily on seeds and buds.
