Desert Finch
  • Persian name Sehrh Khaki
  • English name Desert Finch
  • Scientific name Rhodoobsoletapechys
  • Family Fringillidae
  • Morphology Body length: 14.5 cm. It is generally pale sandy-buff in color. It has a black short tapering bill.It has pale brownish-sandy mantle, head, throat and craw; while its Belly and undertail are white. Uppertail and flanks are clayey-brown. Tail is black and heart-shaped in the end. Outer webs of Flight feathers have white edges.
  • Ethology It is tamable. Its habitat is open lands with trees and bushes, fruit gardens, Vineyards and farms. It makes nest in trees or inside bushes.