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Stonechatter ? sent on February 27, 2025 (18:57) by Cosimo Montanaro. 20 comments, 299 views.

1/1000 f/4.5, ISO 100, hand held. Taranto, Italy.

Saltimpalo Nome Scientifico: Saxicola torquatus Ordine: Passeriformes - Famiglia: Muscicapidae Il Saltimpalo predilige ambienti aperti e semi-aperti con vegetazione rada, come brughiere, praterie, campi incolti. Il suo habitat ideale è punteggiato di pietre e da recinzioni, muretti, siepi, arbusti o cespugli: tutti possibili posatoi sui quali gli individui si appostano durante la caccia. Il Saxicola torquatus abita prevalentemente ad altitudini medie o medio-basse. In Italia si concentra soprattutto nelle regioni settentrionali – Lombardia, Veneto, Liguria, Piemonte e Valle d'Aosta – con popolazioni anche in Toscana, Campania e Sicilia. In generale ha una diffusione piuttosto omogenea su tutto l'areale, fatta eccezione per le elevate altitudini dell'arco alpino alle quali, di solito, evita di spingersi. Simile nell'aspetto allo Stiaccino, si differenzia da quest'ultimo per l'assenza del sopracciglio, una coda leggermente più lunga e un corpo più compatto. Il Saltimpalo raggiunge i 12-13 cm di lunghezza, 13 grammi di peso e 20-22 cm di apertura alare. Il maschio ha il capo prevalentemente nero, interrotto da un collare di tonalità biancastra. Il petto è tendente al castano con una macchia arancione al centro, mentre la gola è nera. Le ali sono marroni con una macchia bianca visibile anche quando l'individuo è in volo. La femmina presenta un piumaggio più sbiadito rispetto a quello del maschio e un sopracciglio bianco sporco appena accennato. Gli individui più giovani si caratterizzano per la tonalità bruna e da striature nere sulle parti superiori, mentre quelle inferiori sono grigio-bianche. Il Saltimpalo si nutre di insetti, ragni e vermi catturati spesso sul terreno. Il periodo della riproduzione va da marzo ad agosto e la femmina depone in media due-tre covate. L'area di nidificazione è solitamente a livello del mare o raggiunge al massimo i 600 metri di altitudine. Il nido viene costruito in cavità del terreno utilizzando fili di erba, paglia, licheni e radici. La femmina depone 4-5 uova alla volta e nutre i pulcini con invertebrati e insetti.

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Umbi54

sent on March 01, 2025 (12:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice and as your habit accompanied by an excellent explanation.
hello Umberto

Cosimo Montanaro

sent on March 01, 2025 (18:33) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks again Umberto, Good evening.

Francoitaly

sent on March 06, 2025 (10:20) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great presentation where the applause is due, a greeting from Franco

Cosimo Montanaro

sent on March 06, 2025 (17:06) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you very much Franco, greetings and Good evening

Marco Cirillo

sent on March 10, 2025 (16:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A great portrait on a perch that would be more beautiful and natural would be difficult to find, congratulations

Alessandro Cale'

sent on March 10, 2025 (16:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful image and portrait!
Detailed and exhaustive caption.
Congratulations, hello, Alessandro

Antonioronchini

sent on March 10, 2025 (18:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Interesting caption, bravo

Spanu Luigi

sent on March 10, 2025 (18:38) | This comment has been translated

Really nice shot!

Bo Larkeed

sent on March 10, 2025 (18:40) | This comment has been translated

Beautiful image, congratulations!

Ciarla Marco

sent on March 11, 2025 (0:13) | This comment has been translated

Very nice!

GigiVb66

sent on March 11, 2025 (6:47) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nice shot, accompanied by an interesting description

Cosimo Montanaro

sent on March 11, 2025 (16:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Marco Cirillo,Alessandro
Cale',
Antonioronchini,Spanu
Luigi,Bo
Larkeed,Ciarla

Marco,GigiVb66,
Thank you all very much and have a good evening Cosimo.

Arturo Gian

sent on March 25, 2025 (14:45) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Really successful! ;-)

Cosimo Montanaro

sent on March 25, 2025 (16:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Arturo Gian, thank you very much, have a good evening Cosimo.

Palmieri Raimondo

sent on April 13, 2025 (19:13) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

.................... Congratulations on the caption and ..................
7 hi Ray Palm-

Cosimo Montanaro

sent on April 14, 2025 (16:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hi Raimondo, thank you very much.
Good evening Cosimo.

Cesare Carloni

sent on October 06, 2025 (22:21) | This comment has been translated

Very nice portrait, congratulations!

Pawel68

sent on October 07, 2025 (13:34)

Very nice for subject, composition, colors and background... Good performance, congratulations. A Greetings Pawel

Pigi47

sent on October 07, 2025 (14:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations for this graceful bird filmed rather well.

Cosimo Montanaro

sent on October 27, 2025 (16:12) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Cesare Carloni
Pawel68
Pigi47
thanks to all of you.
Good evening Cosimo.

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