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Vinaceous rosefinch

Vinaceous rosefinch

Species of bird

The vinaceous rosefinch (Carpodacus vinaceus) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.

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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.

Food

It feeds mainly upon small worms and seeds. It will sometimes pick through trash piles to find food, hence the nickname "Garbage Bird".

Appearance

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.

References

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    BirdLife International (2016). "Carpodacus vinaceus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T103834630A94673833. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T103834630A94673833.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.


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