One of the pleasures of birding in Sichuan was the diversity of Rosefinches. If you have seen three species in Western Europe you have done well. Below are some photo highlights of some of the 12 species of Rosefinch that we saw in Sichuan. Also seen, but not photographed well, were Dark-breasted Rosefinch, Common Rosefinch, Long-tailed Rosefinch & Crimson-browed Finch.
Vinaceous Rosefinch
Streaked Rosefinch
Red-fronted Rosefinch
Pink-rumped Rosefinch
White-browed Rosefinch
Blandford’s Rosefinch
Pink-tailed Rosefinch/Przevalski’s Finch
Three-banded Rosefinch