Liban89
Maqal herder | Burco boodhweyn.
[Linaria johannis]
A fine-billed finch with a notched tail. Neatly patterned mostly in gray and white, with black wings and tail. It is endemic to Calmadow area of the Golis mountain range (it doesn't live anywhere else in the world)
It prefers degraded juniper forest and other woodland and scrub between 1200 and 2400 meters of elevation. Forages on the ground in pairs or small groups, and perches on exposed branches and dead trees. Sings a typical canary-like song with whistles, trills, and buzzes. Calls include a high-pitched “tsee-wit.” Streaky juvenile could be confused with a canary, but white in the wing is distinctive.
This bird is threatened due to habitat loss. AFAIK it is the only species with a somali tribe name.
