Streaked rosefinch

The streaked rosefinch (Carpodacus rubicilloides) is a true finch species (family Fringillidae). It is found on the Himalayan Plateau. Its natural habitat is boreal shrubland.

Two subspecies are recognised:

• C. r. rubicilloides - eastern Tibet to central and southern China
• C. r. lucifer - southern Tibet and the Himalayas

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