About the Red-fronted Rosefinch
The red-fronted rosefinch is a species of rosefinch in the finch family Fringillidae. It is sometimes placed in the monotypic genus Pyrrhospiza. found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Its natural habitat is montane tundra.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Carpodacus puniceus |
| Species Codes | refros1, RFRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-fronted Rosefinch belong to?
The Red-fronted Rosefinch (Carpodacus puniceus) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-fronted Rosefinch?
The red-fronted rosefinch is a species of rosefinch in the finch family Fringillidae. It is sometimes placed in the monotypic genus Pyrrhospiza. found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Its natural habitat is montane tundra....
Where can I report a Red-fronted Rosefinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-fronted Rosefinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code refros1, or on iNaturalist.
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