Long-tailed Rosefinch
Carpodacus sibiricus
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Mass
~15 g
Habitat
Shrublands
Diet
Omnivore
How to recognize it
The Long-tailed Rosefinch is easiest to remember by its long tail and neat, compact shape. Males are more brightly colored, while females and young ones look quieter and greyer.
It moves calmly and often travels in small groups. During wandering periods, it may join linnets and sparrows, picking seeds from the ground and from grass, with insects as a side part of the diet.
It lives in shrubs along rivers and marshes, and during moves it also turns up near railways, floodplains, and roads. In Russia it is a regular presence, and nesting starts late, from mid-May.
Quick Facts
The Long-tailed Rosefinch is easiest to remember by its long tail and neat, compact shape. Males are more brightly colored, while females and young ones look quieter and greyer.
It moves calmly and often travels in small groups. During wandering periods, it may join linnets and sparrows, picking seeds from the ground and from grass, with insects as a side part of the diet.
It lives in shrubs along rivers and marshes, and during moves it also turns up near railways, floodplains, and roads. In Russia it is a regular presence, and nesting starts late, from mid-May.
How to recognize it
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Sources
- eBird — Carpodacus sibiricus Sightings map and full description on eBird
- Wikipedia — Siberian long-tailed rosefinch Encyclopedia article