About the African Stonechat
The African stonechat or common stonechat is a species of the Old World flycatcher family (Muscicapidae), inhabiting sub-Saharan Africa and adjacent regions. Like the other chats, it was long assigned to the thrush family (Turdidae), to which the chats are convergent. Its scientific name refer to its appearance and habitat and means "collared rock-dweller": Saxicola from Latin saxum ("rock") + incola, torquatus, Latin for "collared".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Saxicola torquatus |
| Species Codes | afrsto1, AFST, COST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Stonechat belong to?
The African Stonechat (Saxicola torquatus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the African Stonechat?
The African stonechat or common stonechat is a species of the Old World flycatcher family (Muscicapidae), inhabiting sub-Saharan Africa and adjacent regions. Like the other chats, it was long assigned to the thrush family (Turdidae), to which the chats are convergent. Its scientific name refer to it...
Where can I report a African Stonechat sighting?
You can log sightings of African Stonechat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrsto1, or on iNaturalist.
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