Order Passeriformes Genus Carpodacus Higher classification Rosefinch | Phylum Chordata Family Fringillidae Scientific name Carpodacus vinaceus Rank Species | |
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Similar Bird, Rosefinch, Taiwan rosefinch, White‑whiskered laughingthrush, Himalayan beautiful rosefinch | ||
Vinaceous rosefinch c v formosanus
The vinaceous rosefinch (Carpodacus vinaceus) is a species of finch in the Fringillidae family.
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It is found in China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical dry forests.
The Taiwan rosefinch is often considered a subspecies.
Vinaceous rosefinch
Food
It feeds mainly upon small worms and seeds. It will sometimes pick through trash piles to find food. Hence the nickname "Garbage Bird."
Appearance
The Vinaceous Rosefinch is a medium-sized finch. The male is a dark crimson with brownish-black tail and wings, while the female is olive-brown with black spots.
References
Vinaceous rosefinch Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA