Sickle-winged Chat
NameSickle-winged Chat
Common NameSickle-winged Chat
Scientific NameEmarginata sinuata
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain dull brown, contrasting with paler, buffy-white underparts. It has a prominent pale eye-ring, dark bill, and dark legs. The wings are slightly darker brown, and the rump and vent area are often a lighter buff.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a harsh 'chak-chak' or 'churr', often given rapidly. The song is a short, trilling, and somewhat scratchy series of notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Southern Africa, primarily found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana, inhabiting arid and semi-arid regions.
Identifying FeaturesDrab brown plumage, Prominent pale eye-ring, Dark, slender bill, Often flicks tail, Prefers arid scrub and karoo habitats
Description
The Sickle-winged Chat is a small, drab brown passerine bird with a distinctive pale eye-ring. It is typically found in arid and semi-arid scrublands, where it forages for insects on the ground or from low perches.
