Common Linnet or Rosefinch? Kyrgyzstan end of July (1 Viewer)

[steenl]

Hi all,

In the field i id the bird as a Common Rosefinch but better look at the pictures i doubt for Linnet.
Or do i miss some finches in this area
Picture taken end of July in Kyrgystan.

Thx again.

Lennaert

 

[Xenospiza]

It's a Linnet.

 

[steenl]

thx for confirmation! no double wingbar did me doubt into the right direction

 

[lou salomon]

it looks so pale and warm coloured. is that a distinct subspecies over there? I even thought about Twite but bill shape and other things don't fit.

 

[Xenospiza]

it looks so pale and warm coloured. is that a distinct subspecies over there? I even thought about Twite but bill shape and other things don't fit.

Subspecies bella. I had the same reaction as you though!