Whitethroat, Desert

Conservation status:

Rare Winter Visitor

Description:

Slightly smaller than Lesser Whitethroat with smaller bill, and paler washed out plumage. Upperparts grey-buff or sandy brown with pale edgings to wing feathers. Buffish grey crown and darkish ear-coverts. (paler than Lesser or Hume's) Underparts clean sandy white with white throat. More active than other whitethroats, frequently flicking tail.