Pink-rumped Rosefinch
Carpodacus waltoni
曙红朱雀
Introduction
Member of the finch family. Distinguished from other rosefinches by pink wing coloration. Occurs in high-altitude regions of central China and eastern Tibet. Inhabits temperate grasslands.
Description
This medium-sized finch displays the characteristic features of the genus Carpodacus, with the most distinctive feature being the pink coloration of its wings. The overall plumage follows the typical rosefinch pattern, though the wing coloration serves as the primary identifying characteristic that distinguishes this species from its relatives.
Identification
The pink coloration of the wings is the key field mark for identifying this species. This feature distinguishes it from other rosefinches in the same region, which typically show more uniform brown or grayish wing plumage. When observed in its grassland habitat, the pink wings are visible during flight and when the bird is perched.
Distribution & Habitat
This species is restricted to central China and eastern Tibet, where it occupies temperate grassland habitats. It is adapted to the high-altitude conditions of this region, though specific details about seasonal movements or range variations within this area are not extensively documented.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Genus
- Carpodacus
- eBird Code
- pirros1
Subspecies (2)
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Carpodacus waltoni eos
alpine scrub and forest of central China and Tibet
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Carpodacus waltoni waltoni
southeastern Tibet
Data Sources
Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bird images and sounds sourced from GBIF, contributed by citizen scientists worldwide under Creative Commons licenses.
Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.