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Whinchat

Saxicola rubetra

Critically Endangered

About

Whinchat (Saxicola rubetra) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Passeriformes (นกเกาะคอน)

Species

Saxicola rubetra (Whinchat)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マミジロノビタキ

Chinese 草原石鵖

Spanish Tarabilla Norteña

French tarier des prés, traquet tarier

German Braunkehlchen

Portuguese cartaxo-nortenho

Russian Луговой чекан

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Saxicola macrorhynchus

Vulnerable

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White-tailed Stonechat

Saxicola leucurus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Whinchat?

The scientific name of Whinchat is Saxicola rubetra. It belongs to the genus Saxicola.

What is the conservation status of Whinchat?

Whinchat (Saxicola rubetra) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Whinchat live?

Whinchat is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Whinchat belong to?

Whinchat (Saxicola rubetra) belongs to the genus Saxicola, which is part of the taxonomic family Muscicapidae.

Is Whinchat endangered?

Yes, Whinchat (Saxicola rubetra) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Whinchat belong to?

Whinchat (Saxicola rubetra) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Whinchat?

The closest relatives of Whinchat in the genus Saxicola include นกยอดหญ้าสีดำ, นกขี้หมา, นกยอดหญ้าสีเทา, นกยอดหญ้าหลังดำ, นกยอดหญ้าหัวดำ, Siberian Stonechat.