This is a type of rosefinch that is closely related to the Himalayan Beautiful rosefinch and shares many similarities. The male is more extensively pink with a broader pink brow, while the female is almost indistinguishable except for a slightly shorter, square-tipped tail. The best way to distinguish it is by its calls, which are sharp metallic notes instead of the Himalayan Beautiful’s more mellow trills and twitters. It can be found in similar mountainous scrub and open forest habitats and occasionally ventures into the outskirts of towns and villages, often seen alone or in pairs.
