I have a number of species left unposted from the time in Japan.
Long-tailed Rosefinchs (Carpodacus sibiricus sanguinolentus) are delightful to watch and love feeding on the seeds of the Dandelion (Taraxacum). According to Clement (1993) C.s. sanguinolentus is slightly shorter-tailed and darker (both sexes) than the nominate subspecies. Also in worn plumage the male head becomes white or pale pinkish-white (initially brownish).
Reference:
Peter Clement, Alan Harris, John Davis. Finches and Sparrows: An identification Guide. Princeton University Press. 1993
Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) – Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Location: East Hokkaidō, Japan
Date: 5-7th June 2019
Equipment: Nikon D500 SLR with Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, handheld with Rode VideoMic Pro Plus Shotgun Microphone