African Stonechat
Saxicola torquatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
13.5 cm
Weight
15.966666666666669 g
Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The African Stonechat is a small, upright chat of open habitats, weighing about 16 g with a wingspan near 14 cm. Males display a striking black head, white collar, and orange-red breast, and the bird habitually perches on prominent low vegetation to scan for insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.5 cm | 5.3 in |
| Weight | 15.966666666666669 g | 0.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 13-16 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Saxicola |
| Species | Saxicola torquatus |
Distribution
African Stonechat has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the African Stonechat endangered?
The African Stonechat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Stonechat nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 13-16 days.
How big is the African Stonechat?
The African Stonechat has a wingspan of 13.5 cm, weight of 15.966666666666669 g.
What order and family does the African Stonechat belong to?
The African Stonechat (Saxicola torquatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
Similar Birds
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African Forest-flycatcher
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African Grey Flycatcher
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Ala Shan Redstart
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Near Threatened
Amber Mountain Rock-thrush
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Endangered
Amur Stonechat
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Not Evaluated