Scarlet Finch
NameScarlet Finch
Common NameScarlet Finch
Scientific NameHaematospiza sipahi
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely brilliant scarlet red, contrasting with dark brown to blackish primary and secondary wing feathers and a dark tail. They possess a stout, pale bill and a small blue eye-ring. Females are duller, olive-yellow with dark streaking.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a clear, whistling 'twee-twee-twee' or 'swee-swee-swee,' often given while foraging or in flight.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including Nepal, Bhutan, northeastern India, Myanmar, northern Thailand, northern Laos, northern Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featuresbrilliant scarlet plumage (male), stout pale bill, dark wings and tail (male), blue eye-ring (male), olive-yellow streaked plumage (female)
Description
The Scarlet Finch is a striking medium-sized finch, with males displaying brilliant scarlet plumage. They are typically found in montane forests, often foraging for seeds and buds, sometimes in small groups.
