Desert Finch
NameDesert Finch
Common NameDesert Finch
Scientific NameRhodospiza obsoleta
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsAdults have sandy-brown upperparts and paler, buffy-white underparts. A prominent pinkish-red patch is visible on the greater coverts and tertials. The primaries are black with white bases, and the tail is dark with white outer edges. The bill is conical and dark grey to black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft, trilling 'twee-twee-twee' or 'churr' call, often given in flight or from a perch. They also emit a sharp 'chip' note.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeIts range extends from the Middle East (including Turkey, Syria, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia) across Central Asia (Iran, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan) to parts of western China and Mongolia.
Identifying Featuressandy-brown plumage, pinkish wing patch, dark conical bill, white outer tail feathers
Description
The Desert Finch is a medium-sized finch characterized by its sandy-brown plumage and a distinctive pinkish patch on its wings. It possesses a stout, conical bill adapted for seed-eating and is typically found in arid and semi-arid environments.
