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African Stonechat

Saxicola torquatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Muscicapidae ›Genus: Saxicola

About

The African stonechat or common stonechat (Saxicola torquatus) is a species of the Old World flycatcher family (Muscicapidae), inhabiting sub-Saharan Africa and adjacent regions. Like the other chats, it was long assigned to the thrush family (Turdidae), to which the chats are convergent. Its scientific name refer to its appearance and habitat and means "collared rock-dweller": Saxicola from Latin saxum ("rock") + incola ("one who dwells in a place"), torquatus, Latin for "collared".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Stonechat?
The scientific name of African Stonechat is Saxicola torquatus.
What is the conservation status of African Stonechat?
The African Stonechat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does African Stonechat belong to?
African Stonechat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does African Stonechat belong to?
African Stonechat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does African Stonechat belong to?
African Stonechat belongs to the class Aves.
What order does African Stonechat belong to?
African Stonechat belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does African Stonechat belong to?
African Stonechat belongs to the family Muscicapidae.
What genus does African Stonechat belong to?
African Stonechat belongs to the genus Saxicola.