Common name:
Streaked Rosefinch
Ladakhi name:
Jitsu mardol, ichu mardol
Scientific name:
Carpodacus rubicilloides
Order:
Passeriformes
Family:
fringilidae
fun facts:
The Streaked Rosefinch is an “altitudinal migrant” (higher in summer, lower in winter) and is resident in Ladakh.
The sexes look different.
It can be spotted in the altitude range of 2500- 4700m.
Bird Club Contributor:
Choldan Gasha, Spituk
