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Siberian Long-tailed Rosefinch (Carpodacus sibiricus)

Siberian Long-tailed Rosefinch

Carpodacus sibiricus

Least Concern

Overview

The Siberian long-tailed rosefinch (Carpodacus sibiricus) is a species of finch within the family Fringillidae, currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat

Its natural habitats include temperate forests, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, and temperate grassland. The species is found across Japan, Kazakhstan, North Korea, South Korea, and Russia.

Did you know?

Although it is a very rare vagrant to Europe, the species is reasonably frequent in the cage bird trade, meaning many recorded sightings in Europe are likely due to escaped captive birds rather than natural migration.

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