Whinchat – Saxicola rubetra
Family: MuscicapidaeGenus: Saxicola Occurs in open country on heathland, moorland, rough pasture, often with eagle-owl. Non-breeding habitats are somewhat similar, favouring open grassland, moorland and woodland clearings. It perches on bushes and fences, descends to the ground to feed, hops around briefly before flying back to the roost. The song consists of rapid, disorderly phrases […]