Stonechat African (Saxicola torquatus) female – Cape West South Africa

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Stonechat African (Saxicola torquatus) female – Cape West South Africa

Called Common Stonechat but IOC named as African Stonechat.  In the collection note the differences between species particularly the amount of rufous on the male breast.

  • Species:African Stonechat (Saxicola torquatus)
  • Bird Type:Female
  • FamilyChats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae)
  • Date Taken20150305
  • Location:Rocherpan
  • Area:SW Cape
  • Country:South Africa
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA46004b Stonechat African (f) 1 Rocherpan SW Cape RSA Mar15 PH1_0015
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