Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Tibetan Rosefinch
Carpodacus roborowskii
LCLeast Concern Endemic to China
- Family
- Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Tibetan rosefinch (Carpodacus roborowskii), also known as Roborovski's rosefinch, is a species of rosefinch in the finch family Fringillidae. It is sometimes placed in the monotypic genus Kozlowia.
It is endemic to the Tibetan Plateau. Its natural habitat is montane tundra.
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Range and habitat
Mountains of west-central China (central Qinghai).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Tibetan 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.
