White-bellied Bush Chat
A species of Stonechats and Bush Chats Scientific name : Saxicola gutturalis Genus : Stonechats and Bush Chats
White-bellied Bush Chat, A species of Stonechats and Bush Chats
Botanical name: Saxicola gutturalis
Genus: Stonechats and Bush Chats
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Description
The white-bellied bush chat (Saxicola gutturalis) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Semau, Timor and Rote Island. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and dry savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
17 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
White-bellied Bush Chat primarily consumes insects, employing foraging techniques like gleaning and sallying from canopy and shrubbery levels. Its feeding posture and movements resemble a Myiagra flycatcher, suggesting an adaptation for aerial insect hunting.
Habitat
The white-bellied Bush Chat typically resides in monsoon forests and scrubby savannas, favoring areas with remnant pockets of woodland. Its presence is less common in open scrub and savanna areas where it competes with similar species. These environments are distinguished by seasonal rainfall patterns that foster dense vegetation and a diverse ecosystem.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world flycatchers Species
White-bellied Bush Chat 
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