About the Crimson-winged Finch
The crimson-winged finch is a pale-colored thickset finch with a heavy, dull yellowish bill. It is the only species placed in the genus Rhodopechys. It is found in North Africa and from Turkey to northeast Pakistan. The crimson-winged finch has sometimes been split into two species, the African crimson-winged finch and the Asian crimson-winged finch.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Rhodopechys sanguineus |
| Species Codes | crwfin2, CWFI, ECWF, ACWF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crimson-winged Finch belong to?
The Crimson-winged Finch (Rhodopechys sanguineus) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Crimson-winged Finch?
The crimson-winged finch is a pale-colored thickset finch with a heavy, dull yellowish bill. It is the only species placed in the genus Rhodopechys. It is found in North Africa and from Turkey to northeast Pakistan. The crimson-winged finch has sometimes been split into two species, the African crim...
Where can I report a Crimson-winged Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Crimson-winged Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crwfin2, or on iNaturalist.
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