Common Rosefinch
Carpodacus erythrinus
The common rosefinch or scarlet rosefinch is the most widespread and common rosefinch of Asia and Europe.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Fringillidae
Genus
Carpodacus
Common Rosefinch belongs to the family Fringillidae, order Passeriformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
The common rosefinch or scarlet rosefinch is the most widespread and common rosefinch of Asia and Europe.
The Common Rosefinch faces significant pressure from habitat loss and degradation across its breeding and wintering ranges, particularly due to agricultural intensification and urbanization. Climate change is altering the timing of food availability and suitable breeding conditions, while the species also suffers from trapping pressure in some regions during migration and on wintering grounds.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits open woodlands, forest edges, scrublands, and areas with scattered trees and bushes, particularly favoring riparian vegetation, parks, and gardens with dense shrub cover. Breeds primarily in taiga and mixed forest zones with clearings, while wintering in more open habitats including agricultural areas and grasslands with scattered vegetation.
Threats
Climate change affecting breeding phenology and food availability
Habitat loss and fragmentation from agricultural intensification
Pesticide use reducing insect prey availability
Trapping and hunting pressure during migration
Urbanization and infrastructure development
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (VU).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | LCLeast Concern | VUVulnerable | Lower local risk |
| EU | LCLeast Concern | VUVulnerable | Lower local risk |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Common Rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/common-rosefinch