Moorland chat
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The moorland chat (Pinarochroa sordida), also known as the alpine chat or hill chat, is a species of songbird in the Old World flycatcher family. It is endemic to north-east Africa where it is common in its habitat. It lives at high altitudes on moors and grassland, usually above 3,400 m (11,100 ft), but can live as low as 2,100 m (6,900 ft).[2] It has a short tail and long legs. It is bold and will approach people.
Quick Facts Conservation status, Scientific classification ...
Moorland chat | |
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C. s. sordida, Ethiopia | |
P. s. ernesti, Kenya | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Muscicapidae |
Genus: | Pinarochroa Sundevall, 1872 |
Species: | P. sordida |
Binomial name | |
Pinarochroa sordida (Rüppell, 1837) | |
Synonyms | |
Cercomela sordida |
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