Red fronted rose finch (Carpodacus puniceus)

PAKHI DEKHOON PAKHI CHINOON @ 785 [Observe the bird and recognize] A4Coloured Pencil [From the Ref. photograph of Mr. Firoz Hussain] The Red-fronted Rosefinch (Carpodacus puniceus) is a species of rosefinch in the finch family Fringillidae. It is sometimes placed in the monotypic genus Pyrrhospiza. It is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, andTurkmenistan. Its natural habitat is montane tundra.
20 cm; 4251 g. Large rosefinch with curved culmen and ridged lower mandible, strong feet and slightly notched tail.
Song, from top of rock or on ground, given infrequently throughout year, a short "twiddle-le-. Twiddle
Food: Largely seeds, buds, flowerheads, petals and berries, including those of roses (Rosa), Caragana and alpine plants seeds.
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