Reunion Stonechat

Saxicola tectes

The Réunion stonechat is a species of stonechat, endemic to the French Indian Ocean island of Réunion. It is found across the island in forests, shrublands and artificial environments such as gardens and plantations. This small passerine bird is common in clearings and open mountain bushlands there up to 2600 metres above sea level, including in the plains around Piton de la Fournaise.

Scientific name

Saxicola tectes

Family

Old World Flycatchers

IUCN status

LC