Female © Ian Davies
Male © Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Female © County Lister Brendan
Male © Ian Davies
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Male © Kavi Nanda

Gray Bushchat Saxicola ferreus

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Identification

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Small songbird of forest edges, open scrub, and farmland, usually seen in pairs or small flocks. Male is silvery gray overall with black face and white supercilium, throat, belly, and wing patches. Female dull brown overall, with a rufous tail and faded version of the male's head pattern. Bold but not very active, usually seen perching for long periods on posts and overhead wires. Song is bright and melodious, but often has a somewhat faltering quality, trailing off towards the end. Most common call is a harsh rising “bzeeet!”.

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