After a long winter, this striking male long-tailed rosefinch (Carpodacus sibiricus) was fattening up on fresh willow seeds near the Tuul River.
And here’s the female. Although residents of Mongolia, these birds were likely passing through Ulaanbaatar on their way to higher elevations to the north. Rosefinches are mainly seed eaters. There are several species throughout the Northern Hemisphere.
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what a stunning bird. Great photo.
They are beautiful!
Awesome pics!
Thanks, Khongoroo! More photos are coming soon!
beautiful!
Thank you!