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Brown Rock Chat

Brown Rock Chat

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The Brown Rock Chat is a common and widespread species in South Asia, characterized by its overall plain brown plumage with a rufous rump and undertail, visible in flight.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Indian subcontinent and parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan, inhabiting rocky areas, ruins, urban environments, and open dry scrub.
How to spot
Look for it in rocky areas, near old buildings, or on open ground. While generally brown, the rufous rump is a key identification feature, especially when it flies. Listen for its varied, often harsh calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often seen foraging on the ground or perching on walls.
File:Brown rock chat (Oenanthe fusca).jpg
File:Brown rock chat (Oenanthe fusca) at Andreta, Kangra district 01.jpg
File:Brown rock chat (Oenanthe fusca) at Andreta, Kangra district 02.jpg
File:Brown rock chat (Oenanthe fusca).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Brown rock chat (Oenanthe fusca) at Andreta, Kangra district 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Brown rock chat (Oenanthe fusca) at Andreta, Kangra district 02.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This chat is remarkably adaptable, often thriving in human-modified landscapes such as cities, villages, and old ruins, where it finds ample foraging opportunities and nesting sites.
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