European Stonechat
Saxicola rubicola
About the European Stonechat
The European stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a subspecies of the common stonechat. Long considered a member of the thrush family, Turdidae, genetic evidence has placed it and its relatives in the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae.
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 68,273 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the European Stonechat?
The scientific name of the European Stonechat is Saxicola rubicola.
How many European Stonechat sightings have been recorded?
68,273 observations of the European Stonechat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
68,273
observations on iNaturalist
