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 Brown-capped
Rosy-FinchDescription 5 3/4-6 1/2". Mostly light brown, without gray crown patch of closely related Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch and Black Rosy-Finch. Rump, wing, and belly pinkish rose. Female chiefly brown. Both sexes have blackish bills. Voice A series of low cheep notes are uttered to maintain contact in the flock. In the mating season the male gives a similar song during a long, circular, undulating flight. Habitat Alpine tundra and meadows; winters in nearby lowlands. Nesting 3-5 white eggs in a cup nest in a rock crevice or on a hidden, covered ledge. Range Resident in southern Rocky Mountains from southeastern Wyoming to northern New Mexico. Descends to lower elevations near breeding areas in winter. Discussion Winter flocks are noisy with the sound of twittering; upon alighting, these finches hop over the ground looking for seeds. Trusting birds, they let observers come close. Attracting Finches Visit Shaw Creek Bird Supply to see our selection of Finch Feeders.
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