Sharpe's Rosefinch
NameSharpe's Rosefinch
Common NameSharpe's Rosefinch
Scientific NameCarpodacus rubescens
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)21
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a deep rosy-red crown, nape, and face, extending to the breast and flanks. The back and wings are brownish with prominent darker streaking, and the rump is also rosy-red. There is a pale supercilium and a whitish throat patch. Females are duller, largely brownish-streaked overall with less or no red coloration.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically include soft, whistling calls and a series of chirping or twittering notes, characteristic of many finch species.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas, from central Nepal eastward through Bhutan, Northeast India (Arunachal Pradesh), and into parts of southwestern China (Sichuan, Yunnan, and southeastern Tibet).
Identifying FeaturesRosy-red crown and underparts (male), Streaked brown back, Pale supercilium, Small conical bill, Found in high-altitude coniferous forests
Description
Sharpe's Rosefinch is a small, striking finch found in high-altitude coniferous and mixed forests. Males are distinguished by their vibrant rosy-red plumage on the head and underparts, contrasting with a streaked brown back. They typically forage for seeds and buds in dense undergrowth.
