B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
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5.8" 15cm | 9.5" 24.1cm | 0.8oz 22.7g | Fringillidae | Carpodacus erythrinus |
The Common Rosefinch is similar to the Cassin's Finch and the Purple Finch seen in North America. It breeds in the northern regions of Eurasia. During the winter months, one of the areas it can be seen in, is throughout India and all through the different countries of southeastern Asia. It has been seen in North America and is recognized as a vagrant visitor.
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.