Brown-capped Rosy-Finch (Leucosticte australis) — Endangered Aves

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch

Leucosticte australis

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aves · Passeriformes · Fringillidae

About

The brown-capped rosy finch is a medium-sized finch endemic to North America in the middle of the Rocky Mountains.

Fun Fact

Adults are brown on the head, back, and breast.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to North America in the middle of the Rocky Mountains.

Diet

Eat seeds from weeds and grasses and insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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