Pallas's Rosefinch
A species of Eurasian Rosefinches Scientific name : Carpodacus roseus Genus : Eurasian Rosefinches
Pallas's Rosefinch, A species of Eurasian Rosefinches
Botanical name: Carpodacus roseus
Genus: Eurasian Rosefinches
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Description General Info
Description
Pallas's rosefinch is around 16–17.5cm in length.It is a medium-sized to large slender rosefinch with a long notched tail.
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Pallas's Rosefinch consumes a varied diet including seeds, buds, shoots, berries, and small invertebrates, with a particular penchant for insects. Their feeding behavior is characterized by active foraging, often in flocks, with unique adaptations for extracting seeds from cones and other sources.
Habitat
Pallas's Rosefinch's natural habitat includes lowland and montane taiga regions, primarily featuring coniferous forests with pines, larch, birch, fir, and spruce. These birds are also found in alpine meadows, shrubby thickets, and sparse hillsides. Their range spans diverse elevations, from river valleys to highlands up to 3030 meters during breeding and 1500-2500 meters otherwise.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Bird Feeder Type
Small Tube Feeder
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Finches Genus
Eurasian Rosefinches Species
Pallas's Rosefinch