XXV. STONECHAT. 



(Pratincola rubicola.) 



THE Stonechat is less common in Moidart in summer than either 

 the Whinchat or the Wheatear, but seems to remain all the year 

 at least we have seen it late in autumn. The plate represents 

 the male, female, and young bird. 



In voice and manner this bird resembles the Whinchat. It 

 makes its nest in low bushes, and remains during winter. The 

 male is bright and conspicuous, and generally perches on the top 

 of the bush. 



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