Crimson-browed Finch
Carpodacus subhimachalus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFringillidae (Finches, Euphonias, and Allies)
- GenusCarpodacus (Typical Rosefinches)
- SpeciesCarpodacus subhimachalus (Crimson-browed Finch)
About the Crimson-browed Finch
The crimson-browed finch (Carpodacus subhimachalus) is a true finch species (family Fringillidae). It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and temperate shrubland.
This is a large finch with a large short bill. The male has a crimson red head and throat. The female has a yellow head and throat. The species was described by the British naturalist Brian Houghton Hodgson in 1836 under the binomial name Corythus subhimachalus. The species name subhimachalus combines the Latin sub meaning 'beneath' and the Hindi word himachal meaning snow. The crimson-browed finch was formerly placed in the genus Pinicola but was moved to the rosefinch genus Carpodacus based on the results from the phylogenetic analyses of mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Crimson-browed Finch in Khangchendzonga 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 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Crimson-browed Finch in Khangchendzonga National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Crimson-browed Finch sighting in Khangchendzonga National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Crimson-browed Finch in Khangchendzonga National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Crimson-browed Finch in Khangchendzonga National Park in our monthly data.