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Stonechats

Stonechats

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The Common Stonechat seen throughout Eurasia, has just recently been separated into at least three new species. In the furure, there may be more new species, to be separated from this same stonechat. In Europe, the Common Stonechat is now recognized as the European Stonechat. South of Europe, this stonechat it is now recognized as the African Stonechat. The Amur Stonechat seen in northeastern Asia is the third species separated from the Common Stonechat. The Amur Stonechat is the only stonechat from this group of three, that has been seen in North America, and is a recognized vagrant. It is on the ABA birding list.

The stonechats are old-world flycatchers. They are insect eating birds found in open grasslands and shrubs. Around agricultureal fields, they are a common sight, seen perched on fence lines and farm machinery.

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Amur Stonechat

European Stonechat

Reference to Other Bird Site:

ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.

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