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

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Stonechat African (Saxicola torquatus) male – 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:Male
  • FamilyChats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae)
  • Date Taken20080217
  • Location:Langerbaan
  • Area:SW Cape
  • Country:South Africa
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA46004a Stonechat Common (m) 1A Langerbaan CP RSA Feb08-D300_1
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