UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Fringillidae

Desert Finch

Rhodospiza obsoleta

UCIOC 10219

Desert Finch

Rhodospiza obsoleta

Passeriformes · Fringillidae

Desert Finch (Rhodospiza obsoleta).

ATK90

DEF58

10059 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 25.5 g
Wingspan: 26 cm
Diet: Seeds
Migration: Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 90

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 90).

DEF 58

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 58).

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How to identify

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Similar species

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Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic: temperate to subtropical South-central & Central Palearctic in dry scrub & orchards & gardens: Southeastern Turkey Eastern through Southern Kazakhstan & Western & Northern Xinjiang (Northwestern China) & far Southwestern Mongolia to Central Inner Mongolia (North-central China); in Southern to Sinai Pen. & Central Saudi Arabia & Southeastern Iran & Northern Afghanistan and North-central Pakistan Habitat: Desert & Arid

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Rhodospiza obsoleta

Which family does it belong to?

Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic: temperate to subtropical South-central & Central Palearctic in dry scrub & orchards & gardens: Southeastern Turkey Eastern through Southern Kazakhstan & Western & Northern Xinjiang (Northwestern China) & far Southwestern Mongolia to Central Inner Mongolia (North-central China); in Southern to Sinai Pen. & Central Saudi Arabia & Southeastern Iran & Northern Afghanistan and North-central Pakistan