Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch Leucosticte tephrocotis
Overview
Description
The gray-crowned rosy finch or gray-crowned rosy-finch (Leucosticte tephrocotis) 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.1
Taxonomy
Passeriformes > Fringillidae (Finches, Euphonias, and Allies) > Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 09-06-2024 - California, United States (Only Sighting / Photo)
Places Seen
- California, United States
Media
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