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Desert Rosefinch

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Not yet spotted on Fladder

The Desert Rosefinch is a striking finch adapted to arid environments, featuring a male with beautiful rosy-pink plumage and a prominent black mask. Females are sandy-brown with subtle pinkish washes.

Where to spot

Found across a wide range of arid and semi-arid regions from the Middle East through Central Asia to western China. It prefers rocky hillsides, desert steppes, and wadis with sparse vegetation.

How to spot

Scan rocky slopes and open, barren areas. They can be surprisingly inconspicuous despite their bright colors. Look for them near scattered bushes or rock crevices.

When to spot

Visible year-round throughout its range. More active and vocal during the cooler parts of the day, especially in the early morning and late afternoon.

Where to spot

Found across a wide range of arid and semi-arid regions from the Middle East through Central Asia to western China. It prefers rocky hillsides, desert steppes, and wadis with sparse vegetation.

How to spot

Scan rocky slopes and open, barren areas. They can be surprisingly inconspicuous despite their bright colors. Look for them near scattered bushes or rock crevices.

When to spot

Visible year-round throughout its range. More active and vocal during the cooler parts of the day, especially in the early morning and late afternoon.