About the Sombre Rock Chat
The sombre rock chat is a species of passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is native to montane desert of central Ethiopia and possibly far-western Somalia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Oenanthe dubia |
| Species Codes | somcha1, SRCH, SORO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sombre Rock Chat belong to?
The Sombre Rock Chat (Oenanthe dubia) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sombre Rock Chat?
The sombre rock chat is a species of passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is native to montane desert of central Ethiopia and possibly far-western Somalia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland....
Where can I report a Sombre Rock Chat sighting?
You can log sightings of Sombre Rock Chat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code somcha1, or on iNaturalist.
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