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Common Stonechat (Female)

Saxicola torquatus

Photo by Atul
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Most often seen in pairs perched up on a stick or shrub. It flies down onto the ground, returning to the same perch. Often flicks its wings.

Habitat:

open fields and grasslands.

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Comments (2)

Seen en route to Govindghat from Joshimut. Lovely snaps.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2011

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