Chinese White-browed Rosefinch
Chinese White-browed Rosefinch
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The Chinese White-browed Rosefinch is a beautiful and somewhat recently recognized species, with males showing a clear white supercilium and rosy-red plumage. Females are streaky brown.
Where to spot
Endemic to mountainous regions of central and southwestern China. It inhabits high-altitude scrub, forest edges, and rhododendron thickets.
How to spot
Look for movement in dense shrubs and forest undergrowth. Pay attention to its song and calls, which can help differentiate it from similar species in its range.
When to spot
Visible year-round within its range. Best observed during the breeding season (spring/summer) when males are more vocal and conspicuous.
Where to spot
Endemic to mountainous regions of central and southwestern China. It inhabits high-altitude scrub, forest edges, and rhododendron thickets.
How to spot
Look for movement in dense shrubs and forest undergrowth. Pay attention to its song and calls, which can help differentiate it from similar species in its range.
When to spot
Visible year-round within its range. Best observed during the breeding season (spring/summer) when males are more vocal and conspicuous.
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It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Himalayan White-browed Rosefinch, but genetic and vocal differences led to its reclassification as a distinct species.
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