Asian Desert Warbler
NameAsian Desert Warbler
Common NameAsian Desert Warbler
Scientific NameCurruca nana
FamilySylviidae
Wingspan (cm)14.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are uniformly sandy-brown, contrasting with paler, buffy-white underparts. It has a faint pale supercilium, a dark eye with a distinctive pale yellow or orange iris, and pale legs. The tail is relatively long and often held cocked.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a distinctive, rapid, rattling or trilling series of notes, often described as mechanical or insect-like. Calls include a harsh 'churr' or 'tack' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in Central Asia from the Caspian Sea east to Mongolia and winters in the Arabian Peninsula, Northeast Africa, and parts of India and Pakistan.
Identifying Featuressmall size, sandy-brown plumage, pale yellow/orange iris, relatively long tail, arid habitat preference
Description
A small, pale, sandy-brown warbler, the Asian Desert Warbler is well-camouflaged in its arid habitat. It typically forages low in sparse vegetation, often flicking its relatively long tail.
