Amur Stonechat

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Saxicola stejnegeri

Amur Stonechat, a reference photo
Photo: Mprasannak · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The Siberian stonechat or Asian stonechat (Saxicola maurus) is a recently validated species of the Old World flycatcher family (Muscicapidae). Like the other thrush-like flycatchers, it was often placed in the Turdidae in the past. It breeds in the East Palearctic including in easternmost Europe and winters in the Old World tropics.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Amur Stonechat being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Muscicapidae
Species
Saxicola stejnegeri

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