Finches (Fringillidae)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch
Leucosticte tephrocotis. Seeds and insects picked from alpine snowfields.
Finches (Fringillidae)Gray-crowned Rosy-FinchLeucosticte tephrocotis
- Scientific name
- Leucosticte tephrocotis
- Length
- 5.5–6.3 in
- Weight
- 0.8–2 oz
- Nest
- Cup in a cliff crevice or talus above treeline
- Entrance hole
- Does not use nest boxes
- Clutch
- 3–5 eggs
- Incubation
- 12–14 days
- Broods
- 1 per season
Identification
- Cinnamon-brown with rose-pink wings and belly
- Grey patch on the back of the head
- Black forehead and chin
Voice
A low, buzzy 'chew' given by flocks.
Diet and feeding
Seeds and insects picked from alpine snowfields.
What do gray-crowned rosy-finches eat? · Best feeder for gray-crowned rosy-finches
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finchs by state and province
| Region | Status | Nesting |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Year-round resident | July–August |
| Alberta | Year-round resident | July–August |
| British Columbia | Year-round resident | July–August |
| Colorado | Year-round resident | June–August |
| Idaho | Year-round resident | June–August |
| Kansas | Winter visitor | — |
| Montana | Year-round resident | July–August |
| Nebraska | Winter visitor | — |
| Nevada | Year-round resident | June–August |
| North Dakota | Winter visitor | — |
| Oklahoma | Winter visitor | — |
| South Dakota | Winter visitor | — |
| Utah | Year-round resident | June–August |
| Wyoming | Year-round resident | July–August |
| Yukon | Year-round resident | July–August |
Frequently asked
What do gray-crowned rosy-finches eat?
Seeds and insects picked from alpine snowfields. At feeders: hulled sunflower, millet (on the ground).
How big is a Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch?
5.5–6.3 in long and 0.8–2 oz.
Do gray-crowned rosy-finches use birdhouses?
No. Cup in a cliff crevice or talus above treeline.
Sources
- Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.