Crimson-browed finch finch was formerly placed in the genus "Pinicola" but was moved to the rosefinch genus "Carpodacus" based on the results from the phylogenetic analyses of mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences. Crimson-browed finch The crimson-browed finch ("Carpodacus subhimachalus") is a true finch species (family Fringillidae). It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and temperate shrubland. This is a large finch with a large short bill. The male has a crimson red head and throat. The female has a yellow head and throat. The species was described by the British naturalist Brian Houghton
Star finch remove grasses that are needed for survival during the dry season. Burning of grassland during the dry season may reduce the fallen seed during the wet season and thus reduce the food supply needed by the star finch. This species is also threatened by the cage-bird trade. The star finch is a common aviary bird. This species has mutations such as the yellow and cinnamon varieties. Yellow/mango faced subspecies are also called Buddha star finches because the colour is similar to the buddhist monk kutten. Star finch The star finch ("Neochmia ruficauda") is a bird species found in northern Australia.