Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Blyth’s Rosefinch
Carpodacus grandis
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
Blyth's rosefinch (Carpodacus grandis) or the Himalayan rosefinch is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in northern Afghanistan to the western Himalayas. Its natural habitats are temperate forest and boreal shrubland. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the red-mantled rosefinch.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Mountains of northwestern Afghanistan, Pakistan, Ladakh, and Kumaon.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Blyth's rosefinch
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
