Vinaceous rosefinch
The vinaceous rosefinch (Carpodacus vinaceus) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
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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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