Sound clips and movies require Adobe Flash player. Latin nameCarpodacus erythrinus FamilyFinches (Fringillidae) OverviewScarlet rosefinches are sparrow sized birds, mottled brown above with a streaked breast, pale belly and forked tail. Males, older than one year, have scarlet head, breast and rump. Females, juveniles and first year males have streaked brown heads and somewhat resemble small corn buntings. The species breeds across much of northern Asia and parts of eastern and central Europe and migrate south-east in winter. In the UK they have bred sporadically. Where to see themA scarce species, but best looked for in the Northern Isles and along the coasts of eastern Scotland and eastern and south-east England, especially in spring and autumn. When to see themMay to September. What they eatSeeds, buds and small invertebrates. Estimated numbers| Europe | UK breeding* | UK wintering* | UK passage* |
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* UK breeding is the number of pairs breeding annually. UK wintering is the number of individuals present from October to March. UK passage is the number of individuals passing through on migration in spring and/or autumn. Distribution
Please note that the map is only intended as a guide. It shows general distribution rather than detailed, localised populations. Audio is from commercial recordings Bird Songs and Calls of Britain and Europe on 4 CDs or Bird Sounds of Europe & North-west Africa, copyright WildSounds & CEBA (www.wildsounds.com, (UK) +44 (0) 1263 741100) |