Whinchat
Saxicola rubetra
About the Whinchat
The whinchat (Saxicola rubetra) is a small migratory passerine bird breeding in Europe and western Asia and wintering in central Africa. At one time considered to be in the thrush family, Turdidae, it is now placed in the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. Both sexes have a strong supercilium, brownish upper parts mottled darker, a pale throat and breast, a pale buff to whitish belly, and a blackish tail with white bases to the outer tail...
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 32,202 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Whinchat?
The scientific name of the Whinchat is Saxicola rubetra.
How many Whinchat sightings have been recorded?
32,202 observations of the Whinchat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
32,202
observations on iNaturalist
