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Species record

Eurasian Crimson-winged Finch

Rhodopechys sanguineus

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Primary Traits

FamilyFringillidae
OrderPasseriformes
RealmPalearctic
HabitatRocky
DietHerbivore
FlightFlies
Average mass

39.8 g

Elevation

1,100 m - 4,200 m

Data points

49

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Rhodopechys sanguineus

English name

Eurasian Crimson-winged Finch

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Fringillidae

Genus

Rhodopechys

Species

sanguineus

Data source

FASP, EMN, BOTW, D07

Record section

Conservation and Range

Threat status and geographic distribution signals.

Conservation status

Least Concern

Range restricted

No

Island endemic

No

Biogeographic realm

Palearctic

Latitudinal zone

Temperate

Record section

Measurements

Mass and elevation values from the stored record.

Minimum female mass

32 g

Maximum female mass

46 g

Minimum male mass

33 g

Maximum male mass

48 g

Minimum unsexed mass

32 g

Maximum unsexed mass

48 g

Average mass

39.8 g

Minimum elevation

900 m

Typical lower elevation

1,100 m

Typical upper elevation

4,200 m

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

3,100 m

Typical elevation

2,650 m

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Rocky

Habitat breadth

6

Primary diet

Herbivore

Diet breadth

3

Diet specialization index

0.74

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

Social

Mating system

Monogamous

Cooperative breeding

No data

Nest type

Cup/Bowl

Nest substrate

Ground, Rock, Grass, Building

Minimum broods per year

1

Maximum broods per year

2

Minimum clutch size

4

Maximum clutch size

5

Incubating sex

Female

Minimum incubation period

13 d

Maximum incubation period

15 d

Minimum fledging period

10 d

Maximum fledging period

17 d

Nest parasitism

No data

Average clutch size

4.5

Average fledging period

13.5 d

Record section

Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Migratory, Altitudinal Migrant