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Brown-tailed Rock Chat (Oenanthe scotocerca)

Brown-tailed Rock Chat

Oenanthe scotocerca

Least Concern

Overview

The brown-tailed rock chat, scientifically known as Oenanthe scotocerca, is a bird species that was formerly classified in the genus Cercomela before being moved to Oenanthe based on molecular phylogenetic studies. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat

This species is found across Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda. Its natural habitats consist of dry savanna and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.

Diet

The brown-tailed rock chat is insectivorous, though specific foraging techniques are not detailed in the available records.

Did you know?

Despite its name and current classification, this bird was formerly included in the genus Cercomela until molecular phylogenetic studies revealed it was phylogenetically nested within Oenanthe.

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