Brown-tailed Chat
Oenanthe scotocerca
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMuscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats)
- GenusOenanthe (Wheatears and Allies)
- SpeciesOenanthe scotocerca (Brown-tailed Chat)
About the Brown-tailed Chat
The brown-tailed rock chat (Oenanthe scotocerca) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
The brown-tailed rock chat was formerly included in the genus Cercomela. Molecular phylogenetic studies published in 2010 and 2012 found that the genus Cercomela was polyphyletic with five species, including the brown-tailed rock chat, phylogenetically nested within the genus Oenanthe. As part of a reorganization of the species to create monotypic genera, the brown-tailed rock chat was moved to the genus Oenanthe.
It is insectivorous. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Brown-tailed Chat in Samburu National Reserve
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Brown-tailed Chat in Samburu National Reserve?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Brown-tailed Chat sighting in Samburu National Reserve, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Brown-tailed Chat in Samburu National Reserve?
October has the highest sighting rate for Brown-tailed Chat in Samburu National Reserve in our monthly data.