African Stonechat
Saxicola torquatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="saxicola-torquatus"></birdfyi-bird>The African Stonechat (Saxicola torquatus) is a bird species in the family Muscicapidae (old world flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.5 cm and a weight of 16 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 13.5 cm | 5.3 in |
| 体重 | 15.966666666666669 g | 0.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 13-16 days.
一腹卵数
2-5
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| 科 | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Saxicola |
| 種 | Saxicola torquatus |
Distribution
African Stonechat has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Muscicapidae family