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Pale Rockfinch

Pale Rockfinch

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The Pale Rockfinch is a unique passerine bird found in arid and semi-arid rocky habitats across the Middle East and Central Asia. Its pale plumage provides excellent camouflage against rocks and sand.
Where to spot
Middle East (e.g., Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Arabian Peninsula) and Central Asia. Found in dry, rocky deserts, wadis, and stony plains with sparse vegetation.
How to spot
Look for its pale, sandy-brown plumage and short, stout bill. It often perches on rocks or low bushes and forages on the ground. Its calls are distinctive, often a dry, rattling sound.
When to spot
Migratory in parts of its range, breeding in spring/summer and moving to warmer areas in winter. Resident in some southern areas.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Carpospiza brachydactyla (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Carpospiza brachydactyla 1868.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Carpospiza brachydactyla and Petronia petronia.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite its name, the Pale Rockfinch is not a true finch but an evolutionary outlier within the sparrow family (Passeridae), sharing characteristics with both sparrows and finches.
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