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Pied Bushchat (Saxicola caprata)

Pied Bushchat

Saxicola caprata

About the Pied Bushchat

The pied bush chat (Saxicola caprata) is a small passerine bird found ranging from West Asia and Central Asia to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. About sixteen subspecies are recognized through its wide range with many island forms. It is a familiar bird of countryside and open scrub or grassland where it is found perched at the top of short thorn trees or other shrubs, looking out for insect prey. They pick up insects mainly...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Pied Bushchat?

The scientific name of the Pied Bushchat is Saxicola caprata.

How many Pied Bushchat sightings have been recorded?

7,449 observations of the Pied Bushchat have been recorded on iNaturalist.

7,449 observations on iNaturalist
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