Vinaceous rosefinch
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Carpodacus vinaceus

The vinaceous rosefinch (Carpodacus vinaceus ) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.

It is found in Nepal, China and far northern Myanmar. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical dry forests.

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The Taiwan rosefinch is often considered a subspecies.

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Appearance

The Vinaceous Rosefinch is a medium-sized finch. The male is a dark crimson with brownish-black tail and wings, while the female is olive-brown with black spots.

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Habits and Lifestyle

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Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

It feeds mainly upon small worms and seeds. It will sometimes pick through trash piles to find food, hence the nickname "Garbage Bird."

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References

1. Vinaceous rosefinch Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinaceous_rosefinch
2. Vinaceous rosefinch on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/103834630/94673833
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/674521

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