Black Rosy-Finch Photo Gallery

Nonbreeding adult

Medium-sized finch of alpine areas. Blackish brown overall with a gray crown and pink highlights on the wings and lower belly. The bill is yellow during the nonbreeding season and black during the breeding season.

Nonbreeding adult

Breeding adult

Forage for seeds and insects along the margins of melting snow or in areas blown free of snow.

Breeding adult

Breeding birds are darker black overall with a small gray crown, pink highlights on the wings and lower belly, and a dark bill.

Nonbreeding adult/immature

Medium-sized finch with a conical seed-eating bill. Nonbreeding birds are grayish overall, some with little or no pink highlights on the wings or lower belly.

Breeding adult

Walks and hops along the ground while foraging for seeds and insects.

Juvenile

Juveniles are brownish overall with buffy wingbars.

Nonbreeding adult/immature

Chunky finch with a conical bill. Nonbreeding birds are blackish below with a gray crown, blackish cheeks, and a yellow bill. The amount of pink on the lower belly varies among individuals.

Breeding adult

Breeds in alpine areas above treeline, usually near rock piles and cliffs.

Nonbreeding adult

This nonbreeding adult has extensive pink on the belly unlike some others that show much less pink. Note blackish brown back, chest and cheeks that contrast with the gray crown.