Himalayan Beautiful Rosefinch
A species of Eurasian Rosefinches Scientific name : Carpodacus pulcherrimus Genus : Eurasian Rosefinches
Himalayan Beautiful Rosefinch, A species of Eurasian Rosefinches
Botanical name: Carpodacus pulcherrimus
Genus: Eurasian Rosefinches
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Description
Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
Description
The Himalayan beautiful rosefinch (Carpodacus pulcherrimus) is a true finch species (family Fringillidae). It is found in mid-western China and the northern Himalayas. Its natural habitats are temperate shrubland and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. 
Size
15 cm
Feeding Habits
Himalayan Beautiful Rosefinch primarily eats small seeds and buds, foraging on the ground or in low vegetation. Known for perching motionless in shrubs, especially when alarmed, and can be quite tame near humans, often seen in pairs or groups.
Habitat
Himalayan Beautiful Rosefinch typically inhabits montane and submontane environments characterized by forest edges, dense shrubbery, and open slopes. These birds are found in regions with diverse vegetation such as rhododendrons, oak and juniper woodlands, as well as sea-buckthorn and Caragana thickets. They adapt to the varying seasonal conditions by shifting to similar habitats at lower altitudes, incorporating forest clearings, cultivation fringes, and areas near human settlements, occasionally even frequenting suburban parks.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Finches Genus
Eurasian Rosefinches Species
Himalayan Beautiful Rosefinch 
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