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Crimson-winged Finch
Rhodopechys sanguineus
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Size:
15-18 cm
Weight:
32-48 g
Taxonomy:
(Gould, 1838)
Short Description:
The crimson-winged finch (Rhodopechys sanguineus) is a pale-colored thickset finch with a heavy, dull yellowish bill. It is found from Turkey to Pakistan. The African crimson-winged finch was formerly considered conspecific and together known as the crimson-winged finch. It has an average length of 13 centimetres (5.1 in) and a wingspan of ca. 32 centimetres (13 in). It is light brown overall, with a whitish mid-belly, a black cap and a pinkish pattern on the wings and tail. The female is slightly duller than the male. This species lives on rocky mountainsides, often at high elevation. It can be found in barren landscapes with little vegetation, and sometimes nests in rock crevices. It feeds on seeds, and during the winter descends in flocks to agricultural fields to find food. The female lays and incubates 4 or 5 blue, lightly speckled eggs. In Pakistan, Crimson Winged Finch is a rare normadic visitor to extreme northwestern borders of Chitral. Frequents bare stony slopes and alpine grasslands.
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast
The Crimson-winged Finch is primarily found in rocky and arid regions, particularly in the northern and western parts of the country. Its range extends across the Balochistan province, including areas like Quetta, and into parts of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. This species prefers high-altitude habitats and is often spotted in mountainous regions.
Crimson-winged Finches are social birds, often seen in small flocks, especially during the non-breeding season. They forage on the ground for seeds and insects, using their strong bills to crack open seeds. During the breeding season, males engage in courtship displays to attract females, often accompanied by song. Nests are typically built in rocky crevices or among scrub vegetation. They are relatively sedentary birds, with limited seasonal movements within their range in Pakistan.
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast
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