Meet Rosefinches, The Little Birds That Have A Gorgeous Plumage And Melodious Voice

Meanwhile, the genus Carpodacus on the other hand has a whopping 27 different species. These sparrow-sized birds are around 6 inches long (15 cm). There are some notable differences between the males and females as the former usually have varied hues of red and pink on them. According to Britannica, males are red on the head, breast, and rump while females are said to have streaked brown heads. In addition, some have a single, or solid, coloration. Others have speckles, mottling, or patches of other colors. The different colorations that you can find on these birds include black, white, yellow, brown, red, gray, blue, and more, according to the animal encyclopedia.