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Buff-streaked Chat

Buff-streaked Chat

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The Buff-streaked Bush Chat is a distinctive species of open grasslands and fynbos, named for the subtle buff streaking on its plumage. It is a terrestrial bird, often seen foraging on the ground.
Where to spot
Endemic to Southern Africa, found primarily in grassland, fynbos, and heathland habitats, often on slopes and open plains.
How to spot
Look for it on open grassy plains and slopes. It often perches on the tops of grass stems or low shrubs. Watch for the male's distinctive display flight and listen for its territorial song.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active and vocal during the breeding season (spring/summer), when males perform their aerial displays.
File:Buff-streaked Chat, Buff-streaked Bushchat, Campicoloides bifasciatus (male) at Marakele National Park, South Africa (14042814506).jpg
File:Buff-streaked Chat, Buff-streaked Bushchat, Campicoloides bifasciatus (male) at Marakele National Park, South Africa (14062726641).jpg
File:Buff-streaked Chat, Buff-streaked Bushchat, Campicoloides bifasciatus (male) at Marakele National Park, South Africa (14066416014).jpg
File:Buff-streaked Chat (Campicoloides bifasciatus) male ... (51102173429).jpg
File:Buff-streaked chat (Campicoloides bifasciatus) male Malolotja.jpg
File:Buff-streaked chat (Campicoloides bifasciatus) male Malolotja 2.jpg
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File:Buff-streaked Chat, Buff-streaked Bushchat, Campicoloides bifasciatus (male) at Marakele National Park, South Africa (14042814506).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Buff-streaked Chat, Buff-streaked Bushchat, Campicoloides bifasciatus (male) at Marakele National Park, South Africa (14062726641).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Buff-streaked Chat, Buff-streaked Bushchat, Campicoloides bifasciatus (male) at Marakele National Park, South Africa (14066416014).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Buff-streaked Chat (Campicoloides bifasciatus) male ... (51102173429).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Buff-streaked chat (Campicoloides bifasciatus) male Malolotja.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Buff-streaked chat (Campicoloides bifasciatus) male Malolotja 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Campicoloides bifasciatus 2017 06 16 15 17 09 7206.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Campicoloides bifasciatus 2017 06 17 15 18 39 9252.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Campicoloides bifasciatus 2017 06 17 15 18 43 9253.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species has a remarkable display flight, where the male flies up into the air, hovers, and sings before descending back to a perch or the ground.
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