About the Moorland Chat
The moorland chat, also known as the alpine chat or hill chat, is a species of songbird in the Old World flycatcher family. It is endemic to the eastern Afromontane. It lives at high altitudes on moors and grassland, usually above 3,400 m (11,100 ft), but can live as low as 2,100 m (6,900 ft). It has a short tail and long legs. It is bold and will approach people.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Chestnut-naped ForktailEnicurus ruficapillusThe chestnut-naped forktail is 18 to 20 cm (7.1–7.9 in) long and weighs 27 g (0.95 oz).
White-throated RedstartPhoenicurus schisticepsThe white-throated redstart is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
Malaysian Blue FlycatcherCyornis turcosusThe Malaysian blue flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
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