- Rhodopechys sanguinea
Identification
13cm.
- Pale brown plumage
- White mid belly
- Black cap
- Pink patterned wings and tail
- Female duller
- Dull yellow bill
Distribution
Taxonomy
Monotypic.
Habitat
Rocky mountains and barren areas. Winters in farmland.
Behaviour
It nests in the crevices of rocksl; 4-5 blue, lightly speckled eggs are laid and are incubated by the female alone.
The diet includes seeds.
References
Wikipedia
