Pale Rosefinch Carpodacus stoliczkae

Well-named, sandy-colored rosefinch of dry areas, particularly valleys and hilly regions with scrubby cover. Male has bright pink face and paler pink breast. Female is plain and monotonous, with very faint streaking on the breast and crown. Breeds at high altitudes (2500-3500 meters) and moves downhill in the winter. Forages on the ground in pairs or flocks, forming larger groups in the winter.