Crimson-winged Finch
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| Rhodopechys sanguinea (Gould, 1838) |
The Crimson-winged Finch (Rhodopechys sanguinea), is a large pale-colored finch found in Turkey, and occasionally in surrounding countries. A subspecies can also be found in Morocco. It has an average wingspan of 32 cm. It is light brown dorsally, pale yellowish ventrally, and sports a slash of pink on each wing. It can be distinguished from the other similar-looking finches of genus Rhodopechys by its black cap.
This species lives on rocky mountainsides, often at high elevation. It can be found in barren landscapes with little vegetation, and sometimes nests in rock crevices. It feeds on seeds, and during the winter descends in flocks to agricultural fields to find food. The female lays and incubates 4 or 5 blue, lightly speckled eggs.
