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Passeriformes / Fringillidae / Carpodacus

Pink-rumped Rosefinch

Carpodacus waltoni · 曙红朱雀

IUCN: Least Concern Found in China

Introduction

A species of finch in the family Fringillidae found in central China and eastern Tibet. Its natural habitat is temperate grassland, and its most peculiar characteristic is the pink colour of its wings.

Description

Its most peculiar characteristic is the pink colour of its wings.

Distribution & Habitat

Found in central China and eastern Tibet. Its natural habitat is temperate grassland.

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Taxonomy

Order
Passeriformes
Family
Fringillidae
Genus
Carpodacus

Subspecies (2)

  • Carpodacus waltoni eos

    alpine scrub and forest of central China and 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.