Rosy-finches in the hand
By Bird Banding Laboratory
2023 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Rosy-finches banded at the long-term Sanda Crest banding site. Pictured, starting top left and going clockwise, Black, Brown-capped, Gray-crowned, and Gray-crowned (Hepburn's) Rosy-finches. Rosy-Finches are unique in that they are adapted to living at high elevations and high latitudes and are able to endure harsh conditions like extreme cold and low oxygen levels.
Sources/Usage
Photo courtesy of Jason Kitting. Permission granted to EESC and USGS Bird Banding Lab.