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Definition of stonechat

stonechat

/ˈstoʊn.tʃæt/
stone · chat
Plural:stonechats
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• noun

1

A small, insectivorous songbird of the genus Saxicola (such as the European stonechat, Saxicola rubicola), typically found in open heathland or scrubland, characterized by a dark head in males and a distinctive alarm call that sounds like two small stones tapping together.

Example

"While hiking across the coastal heath, the birdwatchers were thrilled to spot a male stonechat perched conspicuously atop a gorse bush."

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stone loach
stonecat
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stonecrop
stonecutter
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the English words 'stone' and 'chat' (a small songbird), named for its distinctive alarm call which resembles the sharp sound of two stones being struck together.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stonechat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stonechat
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