Blyth's Rosefinch
A species of Eurasian Rosefinches Scientific name : Carpodacus grandis Genus : Eurasian Rosefinches
Blyth's Rosefinch, A species of Eurasian Rosefinches
Botanical name: Carpodacus grandis
Genus: Eurasian Rosefinches
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Description
Blyth's rosefinch (Carpodacus grandis) or the Himalayan rosefinch, is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in northern Afghanistan to the western Himalayas. Its natural habitats are temperate forest and boreal shrubland. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the red-mantled rosefinch. The common name commemorates Edward Blyth (1810–1873), English zoologist and Curator of the Museum of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. 
Nest Placement
Shrub
Habitat
The habitat of blyth's Rosefinch mainly includes submontane and montane conifer forests, dominated by tree species like juniper, fir, cedar, and spruce. This bird is also found in mixed deciduous forests and woodlands with a dense understory of various shrubs and berry-bearing bushes. In alpine meadows and boulder fields, blyth's Rosefinch is commonly present. During the non-breeding season, blyth's Rosefinch descends to lower elevations, occupying foothills and valleys with habitats like willows, thorn bushes, and scrub, as well as human-modified landscapes such as orchards, groves, and gardens.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
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Perching birds Family
Finches Genus
Eurasian Rosefinches Species
Blyth's Rosefinch 
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