Carpodacus

/ˌkɑrpoʊˈdeɪkəs/ noun

A genus of finches, commonly known as rosefinches, found across Asia and Europe.

From Greek karpos (fruit) and dakos (bite or eat), literally meaning 'fruit-eater'—named for these birds' characteristic behavior of feeding on seeds and fruits.

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