Pink-rumped Rosefinch
NamePink-rumped Rosefinch
Common NamePink-rumped Rosefinch
Scientific NameCarpodacus eos
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsMale plumage features a deep pink forehead, supercilium, throat, breast, and rump. The crown, nape, back, and wings are streaked dark brown and pale pinkish-brown. The flanks and belly are paler pink with streaking. Females are duller, mostly streaked brown and buff, lacking the extensive pink.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, whistling 'twee-twee-twee' or 'chew-ee' calls, and a warbling song.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding high-altitude mountain ranges in China (Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan, Tibet) and parts of Nepal.
Identifying FeaturesMale's vibrant pink head, breast, and rump, Streaked brown back and wings, Robust finch bill, Inhabits high-altitude mountain environments
Description
This medium-sized rosefinch is characterized by the male's vibrant pink head, breast, and rump, contrasting with streaked brown upperparts. It typically inhabits high-altitude mountain scrub and rocky areas, where it forages for seeds and buds.
