Chinese White-browed Rosefinch
Carpodacus dubius
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFringillidae (Finches, Euphonias, and Allies)
- GenusCarpodacus (Typical Rosefinches)
- SpeciesCarpodacus dubius (Chinese White-browed Rosefinch)
About the Chinese White-browed Rosefinch
The Chinese white-browed rosefinch (Carpodacus dubius) is a true finch species (family Fringillidae). It is found in central China and eastern Tibet. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and temperate shrubland. This species was at one time considered as a subspecies of the Himalayan white-browed rosefinch (Carpodacus thura) but was up-ranked to species status. This was supported by a phylogenetic analysis of DNA sequences.
The Chinese white-browed rosefinch has an average size between 9 and 25 cm in length. The male has a face and underside bright pink. The female is brown streaked all over with paler underparts. The beak is short and conical.
The Chinese white-browed rosefinch lives in central China and eastern Tibet. This species inhabits temperate forests, temperate shrublands, semi-open scrub, forests and forest edges at about 3000–4800 meters. It usually hibernates in hilly, scrubby habitats, sometimes at lower elevations. The Chinese white-browed rosefinch is adapted to a granivorous diet, feeding on the ground in small groups.
It often emits a rapid series of nasal bleats. The nest is usually situated in... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chinese White-browed Rosefinch in Jiuzhaigou National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chinese White-browed Rosefinch in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Chinese White-browed Rosefinch sighting in Jiuzhaigou National Park, based on 103 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chinese White-browed Rosefinch in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Chinese White-browed Rosefinch in Jiuzhaigou National Park in our monthly data.