Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Taiwan Rosefinch
Carpodacus formosanus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Taiwan
- Family
- Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Taiwan rosefinch (Carpodacus formosanus) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the vinaceous rosefinch. It is endemic to Taiwan. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical dry forests.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Mountains of Taiwan.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Taiwan 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.
