Crimson-winged Finch

Rhodopechys sanguineus

The crimson-winged finch is a pale-colored thickset finch with a heavy, dull yellowish bill. It is the only species placed in the genus Rhodopechys. It is found in North Africa and from Turkey to northeast Pakistan. The crimson-winged finch has sometimes been split into two species, the African crimson-winged finch and the Asian crimson-winged finch.

Scientific name
Rhodopechys sanguineus
Family
Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
IUCN status
LC