Whinchat is a small bird species of the chat family, with a distinctive call and black and white plumage. It is also known as the furze-chat, grass-chat, or gorse-chat, due to its preference for nesting in gorse bushes and other dense vegetation. Other synonyms for the whinchat include "stonechat," which refers to a similar species with a reddish-brown plumage, and "wheatear," which is another small bird species with a similar habitat and diet. Regardless of its name, the whinchat is an interesting and charming bird to observe, especially during its migratory season when it travels great distances to reach its breeding grounds.