About the Pale Rockfinch
The pale rockfinch or pale rock sparrow is a small sparrow found in the Middle East and Central Asia. It is the only member of the genus Carpospiza. Some authorities include it in the genus Petronia. Others have placed it in the finch family due to some similarities in behaviour and form, but the anatomy of its tongue exhibits characteristic sparrow features.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Sparrows (Passeridae) |
| Species | Carpospiza brachydactyla |
| Species Codes | palroc1, PASP, PARO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pale Rockfinch belong to?
The Pale Rockfinch (Carpospiza brachydactyla) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Pale Rockfinch?
The pale rockfinch or pale rock sparrow is a small sparrow found in the Middle East and Central Asia. It is the only member of the genus Carpospiza. Some authorities include it in the genus Petronia. Others have placed it in the finch family due to some similarities in behaviour and form, but the an...
Where can I report a Pale Rockfinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Pale Rockfinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code palroc1, or on iNaturalist.
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