About the Amur Stonechat
The Siberian stonechat or Asian stonechat is a recently validated species of the Old World flycatcher family (Muscicapidae). Like the other thrush-like flycatchers, it was often placed in the Turdidae in the past. It breeds in the East Palearctic including in easternmost Europe and winters in the Old World tropics.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Saxicola stejnegeri |
| Species Codes | stonec7, ASST, SIST, COST, AMST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Amur Stonechat belong to?
The Amur Stonechat (Saxicola stejnegeri) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Amur Stonechat?
The Siberian stonechat or Asian stonechat is a recently validated species of the Old World flycatcher family (Muscicapidae). Like the other thrush-like flycatchers, it was often placed in the Turdidae in the past. It breeds in the East Palearctic including in easternmost Europe and winters in the Ol...
Where can I report a Amur Stonechat sighting?
You can log sightings of Amur Stonechat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stonec7, or on iNaturalist.
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