About the Desert Finch
The desert finch, sometimes called Lichtenstein's desert finch, is a large brown true finch found in southern Eurasia. Its taxonomy is confused, and it has formerly been placed in Fringilla, Bucanetes, Carduelis and Rhodopechys.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Rhodospiza obsoleta |
| Species Codes | desfin2, DEFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Desert Finch belong to?
The Desert Finch (Rhodospiza obsoleta) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Desert Finch?
The desert finch, sometimes called Lichtenstein's desert finch, is a large brown true finch found in southern Eurasia. Its taxonomy is confused, and it has formerly been placed in Fringilla, Bucanetes, Carduelis and Rhodopechys....
Where can I report a Desert Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Desert Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code desfin2, or on iNaturalist.
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