African Stonechat
Saxicola torquatus
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Not EvaluatedUncommon to spot
birds • Muscicapidae
African Stonechat.
A
Saxicola torquatus
Category
birds
Family
Muscicapidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 14.1 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african stonechat in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 100%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 70%; seeds 10%; other/unspecified vertebrates 10%; fruit 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Eswatini
Lesotho
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.