Fuerteventura Stonechat
Saxicola dacotiae
Near ThreatenedAves · Passeriformes · Muscicapidae
About
The Canary Islands stonechat, also known as the Fuerteventura stonechat or Fuerteventura chat, and formerly known as the Canary Islands chat due to its once widespread distribution on the Canary Islands, is a sedentary resident bird found only on the island of Fuerteventura where it is known as the Caldereta.
Fun Fact
The Canary Islands stonechat is a small passerine bird that was classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher in the Muscicapidae.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is in barrancos, ravines and rocky slopes with fairly sparse (30-50% open ground), shrubby vegetation (Illera et al.
Diet
Prey on the eggs and young.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change