Common Rosefinch
Carpodacus erythrinus
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Fringillidae
About
The common rosefinch or scarlet rosefinch is the most widespread and common rosefinch of Asia and Europe.
Fun Fact
In a molecular phylogenetic study of the finch family published in 2012, Zuccon and colleagues found that the common rosefinch fell outside the core Carpodacus rosefinch clade and was a sister to the scarlet finch (at the time Haematospiza sipahi).
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in summer in thickets, woodland and forest edges near rivers and in winter in gardens and orchards, wetlands and locally in dry oak woods.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance