Note the stark contrast between the Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch mainland “interior” race, and this Bering Sea (umbrina) race which is larger, darker, and has a black throat, a dark bill, and a gray face. The two races are so different that they likely should be, and will become, separate species.
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Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch – Bering Sea race
St. Paul, Pribilof Islands, AK
May 31, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch – Bering Sea race
St. Paul, Pribilof Islands, AK
May 31, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches – Bering Sea race
St. Paul, Pribilof Islands, AK
May 31, 2008 ©John Schwarz