Pink-rumped rosefinch
The pink-rumped rosefinch (Carpodacus waltoni) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
| Pink-rumped rosefinch | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Fringillidae |
| Subfamily: | Carduelinae |
| Genus: | Carpodacus |
| Species: | C. waltoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Carpodacus waltoni Sharpe, 1905 | |
It is found in central China and eastern Tibet. Its natural habitat is temperate grassland. Its most peculiar characteristic is the pink colour of its wings.
References
- BirdLife International (2016). "Carpodacus waltoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22720570A94673483. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22720570A94673483.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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