Vinaceous rosefinch (Carpodacus vinaceus)
The vinaceous rosefinch (Carpodacus vinaceus) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
The bird is found in Nepal, China, Vietnam and far northern Myanmar.
Passeriformes originates from New Latin, combining the Latin passer ("sparrow") and -iformes ("having the form of"). It translates to "sparrow-shaped" or "sparrow-like", referring to the largest order of birds (over 5,000 species) that includes songbirds and perching birds.
Fringillidae, Fringilla: Latin fringilla for finch.
The genus name Carpodacus is from the Ancient Greek terms karpos, "fruit", and dakno, "to bite".
Vinaceus is a Latin adjective meaning "of, relating to, or belonging to wine or a grape," derived from vinum (wine).
In botanical Latin and English, it describes a purplish-red or pinkish color, similar to red wine or wine-stained cloth. It implies a, or "wine-coloured".











