Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Siskins, Crossbills and Allies :: Desert Finch

Desert Finch Rhodospiza obsoleta

Described by: Lichtenstein (1823)
Alternate common name(s): Lichtenstein's Desert-finch, Lichtenstein's Finch, Black-billed Finch
Old scientific name(s): Rhodopechys obsoleta

Photographs

Nurly, Kazakhstan - Jun 5, 2007 © Aurélien Audevard 
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Range

Asia Minor from s. Turkey and Israel to nw. Arabia e. through Iran and Transcaspia to Russian Turkestan, Chinese Turkestan, Tadzhikistan, Kirghiz steppes, and from Afghanistan to w. and nc. Chian, and n. Pakistan.
Winter in n. Pakistan.

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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