Black Rosy-Finch
Leucosticte atrata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFringillidae (Finches, Euphonias, and Allies)
- GenusLeucosticte (Rosy-Finches and Asian Mountain-Finches)
- SpeciesLeucosticte atrata (Black Rosy-Finch)
About the Black Rosy-Finch
The black rosy finch or black rosy-finch (Leucosticte atrata) is a species of passerine bird in the family Fringillidae native to alpine areas above treeline, of the western United States. It is the most range-restricted member of its genus, and a popular photography subject for birdwatchers.
The black rosy finch was first classified by American ornithologist Robert Ridgway in 1874. This bird has been thought to form a superspecies with the three other rosy finches: grey-crowned rosy finch (L. tephrocotis) and the brown-capped rosy finch (L. australis), all of which were classified as the same species as the Asian rosy finch (L. arctoa) from 1983–1993. Recent mitochondrial DNA evidence shows the rosy finches are all indeed very closely related and can be easily confused with one another. Along with four Asian rosy finches, the three North American rosy finches form the mountain finch genus Leucosticte. There are no recognized subspecies of the black rosy finch. Alternative common names include: roselin (in French), Rußschneegimpel (in German), and pinzón montano negro (in Spanish).
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Recent sightings of Black Rosy-Finch in Yellowstone 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 | Grand Teton National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Rocky Mountain National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Yellowstone National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | Grand Canyon National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 5 | Glacier National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black Rosy-Finch in Yellowstone National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Black Rosy-Finch sighting in Yellowstone National Park, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black Rosy-Finch in Yellowstone National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Black Rosy-Finch in Yellowstone National Park in our monthly data.