Red-fronted Rosefinch
A species of Eurasian Rosefinches Scientific name : Carpodacus puniceus Genus : Eurasian Rosefinches
Red-fronted Rosefinch, A species of Eurasian Rosefinches
Botanical name: Carpodacus puniceus
Genus: Eurasian Rosefinches
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Description
Photo By Wich'yanan Limparungpatthanakij 
Description
The red-fronted rosefinch (Carpodacus puniceus) is a species of rosefinch in the finch family Fringillidae. It is sometimes placed in the monotypic genus Pyrrhospiza. It is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Its natural habitat is montane tundra. 
Size
20 cm
Feeding Habits
Red-fronted Rosefinch primarily feeds on seeds, buds, petals, and berries from roses and alpine plants, foraging on the ground or under bushes. With a powerful bill, red-fronted Rosefinch digs through snow and soil to access food, and perches atop bushes for morning feeding. Typically feeds alone, in pairs, or in small groups, exhibiting a tame demeanor and strong, short flights if disturbed.
Habitat
The habitat of red-fronted Rosefinch typically includes montane plateaux with rocky terrains featuring slopes, boulderfields, and screes. These birds are found in areas with characteristics such as cliffs, glacier edges, alpine heath, and boggy patches, as well as thickets and bushes of creeping juniper and Caragana. Additionally, red-fronted Rosefinch inhabits alpine meadows interspersed with dwarf juniper or rhododendrons. During winter, red-fronted Rosefinch can be found in similar habitats at lower altitudes with treeless expanses or scrubby vegetation, including birch scrub.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Wich'yanan Limparungpatthanakij 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Finches Genus
Eurasian Rosefinches Species
Red-fronted Rosefinch 
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