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File:Male Réunion stonechat (Saxicola tectes).jpg

Reunion Stonechat

Reunion Stonechat

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The Reunion Stonechat is a distinctive and rare species, endemic to Reunion Island. Males have a black head, white collar, and rich reddish-brown underparts, similar to some Common Stonechat subspecies.
Where to spot
Endemic to Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean, found in open montane grasslands, heath, and scrubland, often at higher elevations.
How to spot
Look for it perching on tall grasses, shrubs, or rocks in open, grassy areas of the island's interior. Its 'tsak-chak' call is similar to other stonechats. Observation requires visiting its specific island habitat.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active and vocal during the breeding season, which often coincides with the local spring/summer.
File:Male Réunion stonechat (Saxicola tectes).jpg
File:Réunion stonechat (Saxicola tectes) female.jpg
File:Réunion stonechat (Saxicola tectes) male.jpg
File:Saxicola Tectes, La Réunion 01.jpg
File:Saxicola Tectes, La Réunion 02.jpg
File:Saxicola Tectes, La Réunion 03.jpg
File:Saxicola Tectes, Male, La Réunion 01.jpg
File:Saxicola tectes 12.jpg
File:Saxicola tectes p1180765.jpg
File:Male Réunion stonechat (Saxicola tectes).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Réunion stonechat (Saxicola tectes) female.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Réunion stonechat (Saxicola tectes) male.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Saxicola Tectes, La Réunion 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Saxicola Tectes, La Réunion 02.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Saxicola Tectes, La Réunion 03.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Saxicola Tectes, Male, La Réunion 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Saxicola tectes 12.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Saxicola tectes p1180765.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This stonechat is considered a distinct species, genetically separated from its mainland relatives, highlighting the process of island speciation.
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