African Stonechat

Saxicola torquatus

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".

Scientific name

Saxicola torquatus

Family

Old World Flycatchers

IUCN status

LC

Birds of Conservation Concern

Green