Beautiful Rosefinch

It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Mongolia, Nepal, and Pakistan. Its natural habitats are temperate shrubland and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.

The Beautiful Rosefinch is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Beautiful Rosefinch (Carpodacus pulcherrimus) is a true finch species (family Fringillidae). It is one of the rosefinches that might belong in the genus Propasser. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Mongolia, Nepal, and Pakistan. Its natural habitats are temperate shrubland and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Carpodacus pulcherrimus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007. More

Photo of the Beautiful Rosefinch in Trevor Quested's Bird Photo Journal photographed on the Tibetan Plateau. Copyright 2004 Finchworld Inc. More

on in the trek), Beautiful Rosefinch (common ).Also Muntjac. Ghore Tabla to Langtang. (29th March) Beautiful Rosefinch, Plain Mountain Finch. Kyangin. More

(several more seen later on in the trek), Beautiful Rosefinch (common ).Also Muntjac. Ghore Tabla to Langtang. (29th March) Beautiful Rosefinch, Plain Mountain Finch. Kyangin. (30th March-2nd April) Goldfinch, White Wagtail, Alpine Accentor, Rosy Pipit, Grey Wagtail, Winter Wren, Hen Harrier, Snow Partridge, Red-fronted Rosefinch, Black Kite, Tibetan Snowcock (on way up to Tsergo Ri) Also Himalayan Tahr. To Sing Gompa. More