Sooty Chat
A species of Black Chats and Allies Scientific name : Myrmecocichla nigra Genus : Black Chats and Allies
Sooty Chat, A species of Black Chats and Allies
Botanical name: Myrmecocichla nigra
Genus: Black Chats and Allies
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Description General Info
Photo By Lip Kee , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
It is 15 to 16 cm (6 to 6.25 inches) long, stocky and relatively short-tailed for a chat. The adult male's plumage is glossy black except for white patches on the upper wings that are usually visible or only partly concealed (as in the photograph at upper right) when the bird is at rest. The female and young are very dark brown. 
Size
18 cm
Feeding Habits
Sooty Chat primarily feeds on insects like caterpillars, termites, ants, and grasshoppers, in addition to seeds and berries. Foraging occurs on the ground or from a low perch, such as a termite mound or bush, showcasing its adaptable approach to feeding.
Habitat
The sooty Chat typically inhabits short-grass territories with termite mounds, which may include scattered bushes. This species is frequently found along roadways, within agricultural landscapes, and on freshly burnt terrain. Predominantly, the sooty Chat occupies areas within broader sub-Saharan African regions, avoiding high elevation zones.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world flycatchers Genus
Black Chats and Allies Species
Sooty Chat 
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