Stonechat

Audio:

Herman van Oosten ( www.xeno-canto.org )

The Stonechat is known for the fierce defence of its nest. If you come too close, a lot of chatter is aimed at your head. The species is somewhat similar to a Whinchat, but Stonechats are more brightly coloured, with a black head and an orange breast.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saxicola_rubicola

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/2870505/maps

Scientific name:

Saxicola rubicola

Presence in western Europe:

Rare

More information

Size:

Sparrow

Birdtype:

songbirds

Main colour:

Orange,

Light brown

Beak colour:

Black

Beak shape:

Thin and short

Crown colour:

Light brown

Breast colour:

Orange,

Reddish brown

Belly colour:

White,

Orange

Throat colour:

Light brown

Pattern:

Spotted

Rump colour:

Light brown

Upperwing colour:

Light brown

Underwing colour:

Grey

Wing stripe colour:

White

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

Black

Leg shape:

Songbird

Tail colour:

Black,

Dark brown

Tail shape:

Square

Looks like

Whinchat

Read more about Whinchat

The female Stonechat has a plain brown head. The Whinchat has a white eyestripe. The breast is orange.