whinchat
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Noun — A small songbird that feeds on insects and is found across the Old World.
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How to use whinchat
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a whinchat's song
breeding whinchats
a whinchat on a fence post
Whinchat is a plain, standard term used mainly in birdwatching and natural history.
Etymology
Whinchat is formed from whin, meaning gorse, and chat, a name used for this type of songbird.
Full origin of whinchat →Frequently asked questions
What is a whinchat?
A whinchat is a small songbird, scientifically named Saxicola rubetra, that feeds mainly on insects.
Why is it called a whinchat?
Its name combines whin, an old word for gorse, with chat, reflecting the bird's liking for gorse and scrubby habitat.
What does a whinchat eat?
A whinchat mainly eats insects, which it catches while perched on low bushes or fence posts.
