About the Siberian 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 maurus |
| Species Codes | sibsto1, ASST, SIST, COST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Siberian Stonechat belong to?
The Siberian Stonechat (Saxicola maurus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Siberian 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 Siberian Stonechat sighting?
You can log sightings of Siberian Stonechat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sibsto1, or on iNaturalist.
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