Vinaceous rosefinch
The vinaceous rosefinch (Carpodacus vinaceus) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
Vinaceous rosefinch | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Fringillidae |
Subfamily: | Carduelinae |
Genus: | Carpodacus |
Species: | C. vinaceus |
Binomial name | |
Carpodacus vinaceus Verreaux, 1871 | |
It is found in Nepal, China and far northern Myanmar. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical dry forests.
The Taiwan rosefinch is often considered a subspecies.
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
- BirdLife International (2012). "Carpodacus vinaceus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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