Least ConcernLegendaryInvertebratesRockyCavity nestSmall · 39 g
About the Rüppell's Black Chat
Rüppell's black chat is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in the Ethiopian Highlands of Eritrea and Ethiopia from 1,800 to 2,700 metres elevation.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Congo Moor ChatMyrmecocichla tholloniThe Congo moor chat or Congo moor-chat is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
Anteater ChatMyrmecocichla aethiopsThe anteater chat or northern anteater-chat is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
Sooty ChatMyrmecocichla nigraIt is 15 to 16 cm (6 to 6.25 inches) long, stocky and relatively short-tailed for a chat.
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