Tractrac Chat
Tractrac Chat
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The Tractrac Chat is a small, pale chat species, named for its distinctive, rattling call. It is typically found in arid and semi-arid environments, often near scattered bushes or low rocks.
Where to spot
Found in arid and semi-arid regions of Southern Africa, including Namibia and South Africa, inhabiting karoo, desert, and sparse scrubland.
How to spot
Look for it on open, stony ground with sparse low vegetation. It often perches on low bushes or rocks. Listen carefully for its characteristic 'tractrac' call, which is usually the first sign of its presence.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, but often more vocal and visible in the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in arid and semi-arid regions of Southern Africa, including Namibia and South Africa, inhabiting karoo, desert, and sparse scrubland.
How to spot
Look for it on open, stony ground with sparse low vegetation. It often perches on low bushes or rocks. Listen carefully for its characteristic 'tractrac' call, which is usually the first sign of its presence.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, but often more vocal and visible in the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The 'tractrac' call is a diagnostic feature, a dry, mechanical sound that sounds much like its name and helps distinguish it from other similar chats.
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