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The Whinchat is a migratory bird found in damp meadows or fields of Roztocze. It arrives in late April or early May and departs in September. He spends the winter in tropical Africa. The male Whinchat in breeding plumage has an orange breast and throat, dark brown head and ear coverts, and a broad white eyebrow and narrow white mustache. Distinguishing are the white elements on the dark wings and the white base of the rectrices. However, in the resting robe, its plumage is less contrasting - as in the picture. But always, both the male and the female have a distinct, broad, pale eyebrow. The Whinchat is most often observed when it sits on top of a low bush in the field, from which it observes the surroundings. Her song is short, grating, and not very melodious. The nest is built on the ground in a hole that is well hidden under a clump of grass. The female lays 5-6 eggs in the second half of May and incubates them herself for 12-14 days. The young leave the nest after 13 days. Parents take care of the offspring for the next 2-3 weeks. The Whinchat feeds on insects, spiders and earthworms. It finds food both in the air and among plants and on the ground. The Whinchat is often confused with the Stonechat, as both species are found in similar habitats (the Stonechat does not have distinct creamy eyebrows). Observation of the Whinchat during field trips is an attraction for tourists in Roztocze.

 

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