About the Boulder Chat
The boulder chat is a species of bird in the thrush family Turdidae native to dry woodland and savanna in Southern Africa. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Pinarornis.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Pinarornis plumosus |
| Species Codes | boucha1, BOCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Boulder Chat belong to?
The Boulder Chat (Pinarornis plumosus) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Boulder Chat?
The boulder chat is a species of bird in the thrush family Turdidae native to dry woodland and savanna in Southern Africa. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Pinarornis....
Where can I report a Boulder Chat sighting?
You can log sightings of Boulder Chat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code boucha1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
194
Species in Family
53
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