Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Old World Flycatchers :: Pied Bushchat
Pied Bushchat Saxicola caprata
Described by: Linnaeus (1766)
Alternate common name(s): Pied Stonechat, Black Bushchat, Pied Chat
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors
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Range
C. to se. Asia, Philippines, Java and the Lesser Sundas to New Guinea;
Fragmented island distribution;
(1) Sw. Asia from Aral Sea and e. Transcaspia e. to s. Turkestan, e. Iran, Afghanistan and ne. Arabia.
Winters in Iran and Pakistan.
(2) Pakistan.
Winters in n. and c. India.
(3) C. India, Burma, n. Thailand, sw. China, Laos, Cambodia, and s. Vietnam.
(4) S. India.
(5) Sri Lanka.
(6) Philippines (Luzon, Mindoro, Lubang, Bantayan, and Cebu).
(7) Philippines (Negros, Bohol, Siquijor, Ticao, Camiguin Sur).
(8) Philippines (c. Mindanao).
(9) Java and the Lesser Sundas (Flores to Alor).
(10) Lesser Sundas (Kisar, Wetar, Savu and Timor Is.).
(11) Sumba Is.
(12) Sulawesi, Saleyer Is. and Butung Is.
(13) Babar Is.
(14) N. New Guinea (n. coastal lowlands from Humboldt Bay to Huon Peninsula) and Bismarck Archipelago (Long Is., e. New Britain, Watom Is. and s. New Ireland).
(15) Wc. New Guinea (mid-mountain grasslands from the Snow Mountains to c. highlands).
(16) Ec. and e. New Guinea (se. ranges).
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Sounds
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References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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