White-throated Bush Chat
Saxicola insignis
The White-throated Bush Chat (Saxicola insignis) is a legendary chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found in 3 countries, weighing about 15 g. The white-throated bush chat, also known as Hodgson's bushchat, is an Old World flycatcher in the genus Saxicola.
About the White-throated Bush Chat
The white-throated bush chat, also known as Hodgson's bushchat, is an Old World flycatcher in the genus Saxicola. It is IUCN Red Listed as Vulnerable as of 2018. In 2001, the global population has been estimated at between 3,500 and 15,000 individuals. The major threat appears to be the rapid loss of grasslands in its wintering areas. It winters in the Nepal and Indian Terai and in the Dooars. In this region, it has been recorded in Jim Corbett, Shuklaphanta, Chitwan, Kaziranga, and Manas National Parks and in Lumbini Crane Sanctuary. It prefers wet and dry grasslands, reeds and tamarisks along riverbeds, and also occurs in sugarcane fields. In spring and summer, it breeds in the alpine or…
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December, with peak activity in June. It is a variable species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a White-throated Bush Chat look like?
- The white-throated bush chat, also known as Hodgson's bushchat, is an Old World flycatcher in the genus Saxicola.
- How big is a White-throated Bush Chat?
- The White-throated Bush Chat is a small sized bird weighing about 15 g.
- Where can you see a White-throated Bush Chat?
- The White-throated Bush Chat occurs in 3 countries, including Mongolia, India and Nepal.
- What birds look similar to a White-throated Bush Chat?
- The White-throated Bush Chat is most easily confused with the Jerdon's Bush Chat, the White-bellied Bush Chat and the White-browed Bush Chat.
- Is the White-throated Bush Chat endangered?
- The White-throated Bush Chat is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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