- Ammomanes deserti
Identification
15-16.5cm.
- Sandy upperparts
- Pale pink grey underparts
- Rufous tail with dark terminal band
- Thick yellow bill
- Sexes alike
There is some colour variation according to subspecies.
Distribution
Sahara, Arabian peninsula, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Taxonomy
There are 24 subspecies.
Habitat
Semi desert and deserts.
Behaviour
It is a ground nester, building the nest in rocks or stones. 3-4 eggs are laid.
The diet includes seeds and insects.
Vocalisation
Song: choo-wee-chacha wooee.
References
Wikipedia
