About the White-tailed Stonechat
The white-tailed stonechat is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
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Very similar in plumage to european stonechat (Saxicola rubicola). The male has black head, white collar and bright rufous chest patch. The back and wings are dark, with white on wing coverts and rump. The key differentiating feature from male common stonechat is the white inner webs of outer tail feathers which is visible when the bird spreads the tail in flight or while landing. Note that this may not be visible when the tail is folded. The female is very similar to female european stonechat, but is overall paler with duller rump, tail and wings.
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Where the White-tailed Stonechat lives
When to see the White-tailed Stonechat
Peak activity in January · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Canary Islands StonechatSaxicola dacotiaeThe Canary Islands stonechat is intermediate in appearance between the European stonechat and the whinchat; its body size and shape reminiscent of a lithe European robin.
White-browed Bush ChatSaxicola macrorhynchusThe white-browed bush chat, also known as Stoliczka's bushchat, is an Old World flycatcher in the genus Saxicola.
White-bellied Bush ChatSaxicola gutturalisThe white-bellied bush chat is a small common bird, with a length ranging from approximately 13 to 15 centimetres (5 to 6 in).
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