Very similar in plumage to european stonechat ("Saxicola rubicola"). The Madagascan stonechat is also considered distinct. One of these was the African Stonechat. His study has gained him recognition as an authority on the European stonechat. Resident birds include the stonechat, nightjar and rare Dartford warbler. There are internationally important populations of meadow pipit and stonechat. The type species was subsequently designated as the European stonechat. Breeding birds include meadow pipit, skylark, cuckoo, stonechat, linnet and reed bunting. The reserve is notable for dragonfly, nightjar, redstart, woodcock, tree pipit, stonechat and adder. There are two standard lodges, Sunbird and Stonechat lodges. This species is closely related to the European-African stonechat complex. Among bird species you can see Western yellow wagtail, European stonechat and Northern lapwing. Though sympatric with Asian stonechat in its range, they do not intergrade. The autumn and winter bring visitors like teal and stonechat. Pairs of breeding stonechat may be seen, often perching on a gorse bush.