About the Reunion Stonechat
The Réunion stonechat is a species of stonechat, endemic to the French Indian Ocean island of Réunion. It is found across the island in forests, shrublands and artificial environments such as gardens and plantations. This small passerine bird is common in clearings and open mountain bushlands there up to 2600 metres above sea level, including in the plains around Piton de la Fournaise.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Saxicola tectes |
| Species Codes | reusto1, REST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Reunion Stonechat belong to?
The Reunion Stonechat (Saxicola tectes) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Reunion Stonechat?
The Réunion stonechat is a species of stonechat, endemic to the French Indian Ocean island of Réunion. It is found across the island in forests, shrublands and artificial environments such as gardens and plantations. This small passerine bird is common in clearings and open mountain bushlands there ...
Where can I report a Reunion Stonechat sighting?
You can log sightings of Reunion Stonechat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reusto1, or on iNaturalist.
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