Familiar Chat
A species of Wheatears Scientific name : Oenanthe familiaris Genus : Wheatears
Familiar Chat, A species of Wheatears
Botanical name: Oenanthe familiaris
Genus: Wheatears
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Description General Info
Description
The familiar chat is a dumpy short-tailed bird 14–15 cm (5.5–5.9 in) long. The adult's upperparts are a dull brown with warmer brown ear coverts behind the eye. The underparts vary from off-white to pale grey-brown, and the rump and outer tail feathers are rufous with a dark brown tip. The central tail feathers are dark brown. The short straight bill and the legs and feet are black. The sexes are alike, but the juvenile is similar to the adult but has buff spots above and a scaly pattern on the breast. The familiar chat has a soft "shek-shek" alarm call. The song is a warbling trill. 
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Familiar Chat primarily consumes insects like beetles, ants, and termites alongside seeds, berries, and occasional scraps. Familiar Chat forages from perches, swooping or hovering to glean food, and has unique behavior of scavenging from resting animals and in coastal areas. Nestlings are fed various invertebrates and fruits.
Habitat
The familiar Chat predominantly inhabits shrublands and open woodlands with distinct rocky features, such as outcrops and boulders, and is often found near dry streambeds and stony fields. This species is adept at utilizing human-altered landscapes, including quarries and edifices. Its presence is noted in regions characterized by semi-arid conditions, with a particular affinity for scrub vegetation.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world flycatchers Genus
Wheatears Species
Familiar Chat 
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