About the Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch
The gray-crowned rosy finch or gray-crowned rosy-finch is a species of passerine bird in the family Fringillidae native to Alaska, western Canada, and the north-western United States. Due to its remote and rocky alpine habitat it is rarely seen. There are currently six recognized subspecies. It is one of four species of rosy finches.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Leucosticte tephrocotis |
| Species Codes | gcrfin, GCRF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch belong to?
The Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Leucosticte tephrocotis) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch?
The gray-crowned rosy finch or gray-crowned rosy-finch is a species of passerine bird in the family Fringillidae native to Alaska, western Canada, and the north-western United States. Due to its remote and rocky alpine habitat it is rarely seen. There are currently six recognized subspecies. It is o...
Where can I report a Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gcrfin, or on iNaturalist.
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