Amur Stonechat
NameAmur Stonechat
Common NameAmur Stonechat
Scientific NameSaxicola stejnegeri
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsAdult male has a black head, a prominent white half-collar, a black back with a large white patch on the wing, and a rufous-orange breast and flanks contrasting with a paler belly. Females are duller, with streaky brown upperparts and buffy underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive 'chack-chack' sound, often likened to two stones being tapped together. The song is a short, high-pitched, warbling phrase.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across eastern Asia, including Siberia, Mongolia, China, Korea, and Japan. It migrates south for the winter to Southeast Asia, including southern China, Indochina, and the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesMale's black head with white collar, Rufous-orange breast, Prominent white wing patch on male, Upright perching posture, Distinctive 'chack' call
Description
The Amur Stonechat is a small passerine bird, with males displaying striking black, white, and rufous plumage. It is typically found perching prominently on low vegetation in open habitats, actively scanning for insects.
