Tibetan Rosefinch
A species of Eurasian Rosefinches Scientific name : Carpodacus roborowskii Genus : Eurasian Rosefinches
Tibetan Rosefinch, A species of Eurasian Rosefinches
Botanical name: Carpodacus roborowskii
Genus: Eurasian Rosefinches
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Description
The Tibetan rosefinch (Carpodacus roborowskii), also known as Roborovski's rosefinch, is a species of rosefinch in the finch family Fringillidae. It is sometimes placed in the monotypic genus Kozlowia. It is endemic to the Tibetan Plateau. Its natural habitat is montane tundra.
Size
18 cm
Feeding Habits
Tibetan rosefinches are ground feeders. They feed mainly on seeds, as well as fragments of flowers including the lousewort (Pedicularis).
General Info
Behavior
Tibetan rosefinches are diurnal. They live mostly on the ground, traveling quickly hopping in search of food.
Distribution Area
The Tibetan rosefinch is found in northeastern Tibet, in the Buckhan Boda Shan, Amne Machin and Kunlun mountains in Qinghai. These birds live among rocky steppes and alpine pastures, in areas with sparse vegetation. Because of its desolate habitat, the Tibetan rosefinch's range is shared with few other birds, aside from Brandt's mountain finch.
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Finches Genus
Eurasian Rosefinches Species
Tibetan Rosefinch