Chinese Beautiful Rosefinch
A species of Eurasian Rosefinches Scientific name : Carpodacus davidianus Genus : Eurasian Rosefinches
Chinese Beautiful Rosefinch, A species of Eurasian Rosefinches
Botanical name: Carpodacus davidianus
Genus: Eurasian Rosefinches
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Description
Description
The Chinese beautiful rosefinch (Carpodacus davidianus) is a true finch species (family Fringillidae). It is one of the rosefinches that might belong in the genus Propasser. It is found in China. Its natural habitats are temperate shrubland and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
Feeding Habits
Chinese Beautiful Rosefinch primarily eats small seeds and buds, foraging both on the ground and amidst low vegetation. They may perch motionless in bushes, exhibiting unique freeze behavior when faced with predators. These birds are often found near human settlements, feeding in pairs or small groups.
Habitat
The chinese Beautiful Rosefinch primarily inhabits montane and submontane regions where it is found in edge environments, often among rhododendrons, oak, sea-buckthorn, juniper, and Caragana scrubs. It favors sparsely vegetated slopes, valleys, and steep hillsides. During the non-breeding season, it can also be found in low-lying bushes and scrubs, near forest clearings, agricultural margins, and human-populated areas, including parks within urban settings.
Dite type
Granivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Finches Genus
Eurasian Rosefinches Species
Chinese Beautiful Rosefinch