Pied Bushchat

Saxicola caprata

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Muscicapidae

Size:

13-14 cm

Weight:

14-26 g

Taxonomy:

(Sykes, 1832)

Short Description:

The Pied Bushchat (Saxicola caprata) is a small passerine bird found in Pakistan. It features distinctive black and white plumage, with the male having a black head and throat, and the female having a brownish-grey head. They have a slender body and a long tail.

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Pied Bushchats are widely distributed across Pakistan, primarily inhabiting open grasslands, agricultural fields, scrublands, and forest edges. They can be found in various regions including Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Pied Bushchats are typically solitary birds or found in pairs during the breeding season. They are known for their habit of perching on elevated spots like shrubs, fences, or wires, from where they hunt for insects and other small invertebrates. They are also known for their melodious whistling calls. During the breeding season, males perform aerial displays to attract females. They build cup-shaped nests using grass and twigs, usually concealed within dense vegetation or low shrubs. They are migratory birds, with some populations moving to warmer regions during winter months.