Old World Flycatchers and Chats in Eritrea

Learn about 9 birds from the Old World Flycatchers and Chats family (Muscicapidae) found in Eritrea. Includes 8 regular species and 1 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Blue Rock-thrush

Blue Rock-thrush

Monticola solitarius

Least Concern
Bluethroat

Bluethroat

Luscinia svecica

Least Concern
Common Redstart

Common Redstart

Phoenicurus phoenicurus

Least Concern
Rufous-tailed Rock-thrush

Rufous-tailed Rock-thrush

Monticola saxatilis

Least Concern
Spotted Flycatcher

Spotted Flycatcher

Muscicapa striata

Least Concern
Stonechat

Stonechat

Saxicola torquatus

Least Concern
Wheatear

Wheatear

Oenanthe oenanthe

Least Concern
Whinchat

Whinchat

Saxicola rubetra

Least Concern

Vagrant Muscicapidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Black Redstart

Black Redstart

Phoenicurus ochruros

Least Concern

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