Rosefinch

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The Rosefinch seems to be expanding westwards in Europe. In summertime the male has a red head and breast. The female is light brown.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpodacus_erythrinus

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/919948/maps

Scientific name:

Carpodacus erythrinus

Presence in western Europe:

Extremely rare

More information

Size:

Sparrow

Birdtype:

songbirds

Main colour:

Light brown

Beak colour:

Grey

Beak shape:

Graineater

Crown colour:

Light brown

Breast colour:

White,

Light brown

Belly colour:

White

Throat colour:

Light brown

Pattern:

Striped

Rump colour:

Light brown

Upperwing colour:

Dark brown

Underwing colour:

Grey

Wing stripe colour:

White

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

Grey

Leg shape:

Songbird

Tail colour:

Dark brown

Tail shape:

Forked

Looks like

House Sparrow

Read more about House Sparrow

The Rosefinch has a thicker beak than the House Sparrow. The female Rosefinch has a plain brown head, the House Sparrow has more grey on the head.