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Common/Stejneger's Stonechat (Siberian/Stejneger's Stonechat) |
Scientific nameSaxicola maurus |
PopulationCommon |
HabitatScrub |
Size
Slightly larger than a sparrow. |
Distinguishing characteristics
Very similar to the White-tailed (Saxicola leucura) that is found in parts of Himalayas; note that in the Common the tail is much darker (appears almost black) and also is shorter. |
Winter distribution
Locally abundant throughout the region except in the southern peninsula. |
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