![]() The male has stunning pink head, neck, throat and upper breast. The species is a resident breeding endemic bird in Indonesia, where it occurs in the mountain forests. The Pink-headed Fruit Dove ( Ptilinopus porphyreus), also known as pink-necked fruit dove or Temminck”s fruit pigeon, is a small colorful dove. A conical bill and long and slightly notched tail. This slender rosefinch has generally deep pink plumage. It is a medium-sized bird which measures 17–18 cm and weighs around 24–36 g. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and temperate shrubland. The species is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. The Himalayan White-browed Rosefinch ( Carpodacus thura) is a true finch species. Male and female appear similar, however the male has very dark brown (almost black) irises, and the female has mid-brown or red irises. ![]() It has pink face and chest and pinkish-white crests. This striking bird has generally bright pink plumage. Adults are about 35 cm (14 in) long from the beak to the tip of the tail feathers and weigh 270–350 g. The species is found mostly in open habitats that have scattered trees for shelter. The Rose-Breasted Cockatoo ( Eolophus roseicapilla), also known as the galah cockatoo, is endemic to mainland Australia. Dark red eyes are dark wide black eye-line. It is mainly pinkish-red plumage the upper parts being slightly darker than the lower. The species measure around 25 cm excluding the 12 cm tail streamers. This richly colored, striking bird is commonly found in low-altitude river valleys, sparsely wooded and bushy savannas. The Southern Carmine Bee-eater ( Merops nubicoides) is the largest of the southern African bee-eaters. The male is slightly larger than the female. Both males and females have identical plumage and coloring. On average, it measures 71–86 cm (28–34 in) long, with a 120–133 cm (47–52 in) wingspan and weighs around 1.2–1.8 kg (2.6–4.0 lb).Īdults have white neck, back, breast and deep pink wings. The species distinctive characteristic is its long, pink/red spoon-shaped bill. It inhabits mangrove swamps, saltwater lagoons tidal ponds, and other sources of brackish water. The Roseate Spoonbill ( Platalea ajaja) is a wading bird, found in North America and South America. Females have green to yellowish olive plumage with black wings and white wing-bars. Underparts are pinkish, slightly streaked whitish. Adult males have bright pink body plumage. Male and female are quite different in plumage. The species, which got its name from the two bold white wing-bars, measure around 15-17 cm in length with a wingspan of 26-27 cm and weigh about 24-26 g. The White-winged Crossbill ( Loxia leucoptera) is a medium-sized passerine bird found in North America, in NE Europe and N Asia. Females have grey-brown plumage, pale brown buff underparts with a pinkish tint. The belly is white and grey-black upperparts, wings and tail. It has a distinctive white crown, dark brown eyes, pink breast and small thin black bill with small white spot above it. Males are brownish-black above, with a black throat and head. Adults measure 13.5 cm (5.3 in) in length. The species are a resident of rainforest. The Pink Robin ( Petroica rodinogaster) is a small tubby bird native to southeastern Australia. They have short black legs and a long forked tail. Black forehead and brown breast with pink or red on the belly, rump, and wings. Adults average 14-17 cm (5.7-6.5 in) in length.Īdults are cinnamon-brown on the head, face, neck, and back. The species is found in mountain meadows, shrublands, along roadsides, and in towns. ![]() The Brown-capped Rosy Finch ( Leucosticte australis) is a medium-sized finch found primarily in the high mountains of Colorado. Both sexes look alike, although the male is a little larger. It has a wingspan of 150 cm (59 in).Īdults may measure up to 1.2 m tall (4 feet). It has a very long neck, long pink legs and webbed pink feet with three toes. The American Flamingo is a large, entirely pink bird except for the black-tipped hooked bill. The species prefers mud flats, shallow salty lagoons and lakes. The American Flamingo ( Phoenicopterus ruber) is a tall, unique wading bird found in Central and South America and the Caribbean. Check them out and learn more facts about these beauties. Oh my! These birds are simply dazzling in their pink-colored plumage. ![]()
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