Spot-winged Rosefinch
Carpodacus rodopeplus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFringillidae (Finches, Euphonias, and Allies)
- GenusCarpodacus (Typical Rosefinches)
- SpeciesCarpodacus rodopeplus (Spot-winged Rosefinch)
About the Spot-winged Rosefinch
The spot-winged rosefinch (Carpodacus rodopeplus), also known as the spotted rosefinch, is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in India and Nepal. Sharpe's rosefinch was formerly considered conspecific with it. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
Rasmussen, P.C. 2005. Revised species limits and field identification of Asian rosefinches. BirdingAsia number 3: 18–27. Rasmussen, P.C., and J.C. Anderton. 2005. Birds of South Asia. The Ripley guide. Volume 2: attributes and status. Smithsonian Institution and Lynx Edicions, Washington D.C. and Barcelona Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Spot-winged Rosefinch in Langtang 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 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Spot-winged Rosefinch in Langtang National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Spot-winged Rosefinch sighting in Langtang National Park, based on 72 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Spot-winged Rosefinch in Langtang National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Spot-winged Rosefinch in Langtang National Park in our monthly data.