About Oenanthe monticola Vieillot, 1818
Oenanthe monticola Vieillot, 1818, commonly known as the mountain chat, measures 18–20 cm in length. Like other chats, it has a distinctive tail pattern, with a white rump and white outer tail feathers. Its legs and pointed bill are both black. Male mountain chats have very variable plumage, but always retain the characteristic tail pattern and a white shoulder patch. Males are primarily black and white birds; their body plumage ranges from pale grey to almost black, and they may or may not have a white crown. Females are entirely dark brown, except for their white rump and outer tail feathers, which match the shared species pattern. This is a non-migratory, resident species that occupies mountainous and rocky habitats. Its range covers Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, and the southernmost part of Angola.
