Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Sharpe’s Rosefinch
Carpodacus verreauxii
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
Sharpe's rosefinch (Carpodacus verreauxii) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in central China and far northern Myanmar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the spot-winged rosefinch.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southwestern China (far southeastern Tibet to northern Yunnan); winters to northern Myanmar.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Sharpe's rosefinch
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
