25th August 2020
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Winchat
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Winchat
“Saxicola Rubetra”
This migratory passerine is a small bird that perches on tops of bushes and low trees and is often seen running or hopping on the ground.
It has a white stripe above the eye and is brown above and has an orange breast.
It is a summer visitor and breeds in upland areas.
It eats insects and seeds
It measures 12.5 cm in length
and has a wingspan of 21 to 24cm
and weighs in at 16 to 24g
It is similar to the stonechat