Siberian Stonechat

Saxicola maurus

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Muscicapidae

Size:

12.5 cm

Weight:

13-17 g

Taxonomy:

(Blyth, 1847)

Short Description:

The Siberian Stonechat (Saxicola maurus) is a small passerine bird species belonging to the family Muscicapidae. It is characterized by its black head, back, and tail, with a distinct white patch on its wings. Males sport a striking reddish-orange throat during the breeding season.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast

The Siberian Stonechat is primarily found in the northern regions, particularly in the mountainous areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. It prefers open habitats such as scrubland, grasslands, and rocky slopes, often at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 meters above sea level.

Siberian Stonechats are known for their perky and active behavior. They are often seen perched conspicuously on shrubs or rocks, from where they hunt insects and occasionally small vertebrates. During the breeding season, males engage in conspicuous singing and territorial displays to attract mates. They are generally territorial birds and may aggressively defend their nesting sites against intruders. Like many migratory birds, Siberian Stonechats undertake seasonal migrations, moving southward during the winter months.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast