Vinaceous Rosefinch
Carpodacus vinaceus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFringillidae (Finches, Euphonias, and Allies)
- GenusCarpodacus (Typical Rosefinches)
- SpeciesCarpodacus vinaceus (Vinaceous Rosefinch)
About the Vinaceous Rosefinch
The vinaceous rosefinch (Carpodacus vinaceus) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. 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. It feeds mainly upon small worms and seeds. It will sometimes pick through trash piles to find food, hence the nickname "Garbage Bird". 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.
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Recent sightings of Vinaceous 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 Vinaceous Rosefinch in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Vinaceous Rosefinch sighting in Jiuzhaigou National Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Vinaceous Rosefinch in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Vinaceous Rosefinch in Jiuzhaigou National Park in our monthly data.