In the centre of the Australian continent several sandy and/or salty deserts are found. Amongst them there are the Great Sandy Desert, the Simpson Desert, the Great Victoria Desert and the Nullarbor. When dry, Lake Eyre is also a salt desert. Very few bird species can make a living in the harsh conditions they face in these deserts. It is probably not a chance coincidence that most of the bird species found in deserts are raptors and that those raptors take lizards and/or carrion.
There is a separate page describing stony desert called "gibber".
NB - Advice for those who plan to visit the red centre of the Australian continent: Trips into the Australian deserts, especially during summer, are potentially dangerous and should be appropriately prepared. Advice from locals on the proper procedures should be sought (and adhered to!).