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Whinchat

Saxicola rubetra

Taxonomy

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

About

The whinchat (Saxicola rubetra) is a small migratory passerine bird breeding in Europe and western Asia and wintering in central Africa. At one time considered to be in the thrush family, Turdidae, it is now placed in the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. Both sexes have a strong supercilium, brownish upper parts mottled darker, a pale throat and breast, a pale buff to whitish belly, and a blackish tail with white bases to the outer tail...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Whinchat?
The scientific name of Whinchat is Saxicola rubetra.
What kingdom does Whinchat belong to?
Whinchat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Whinchat belong to?
Whinchat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Whinchat belong to?
Whinchat belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Whinchat belong to?
Whinchat belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Whinchat belong to?
Whinchat belongs to the family Muscicapidae.
What genus does Whinchat belong to?
Whinchat belongs to the genus Saxicola.