Grey Bush Chat
A species of Stonechats and Bush Chats Scientific name : Saxicola ferreus Genus : Stonechats and Bush Chats
Grey Bush Chat, A species of Stonechats and Bush Chats
Botanical name: Saxicola ferreus
Genus: Stonechats and Bush Chats
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Description
The grey bush chat (Saxicola ferreus) is a species of passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in the Himalayas, southern China, Taiwan, Nepal and mainland Southeast Asia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. 
Size
15 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Gray
White
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Grey Bush Chat predominantly consumes insects such as beetles and grasshoppers, supplementing its diet with spiders and small molluscs. Occasionally, grey Bush Chat may ingest seeds. This avian species employs active foraging methods to find prey, often during daylight hours, adapting to a diverse insectivorous diet with a preference for live prey.
Habitat
The grey Bush Chat inhabits subtropical and tropical areas, favoring moist lowland and montane forests, as well as scrubby hillsides and bushy terrains. These birds are found near grassy knolls, forest edges, and adapt to human-modified landscapes, including agricultural lands and gardens. They breed in mountainous regions at 1500 to 3300 meters and winter up to 2400 meters, often in habitats with hedgerows and bamboo.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world flycatchers Species
Grey Bush Chat 
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