Blue Rock Thrush
Blue Rock Thrush (<em>Monticola solitarius</em>) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (<em>Muscicapidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Blue Rock Thrush (Monticola solitarius) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A thrush-like chat of rocky slopes and old buildings; males are slate-blue with a chestnut belly; sings a rich melodious song from rooftops and cliffs; a bird of castles and ruins.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Monticola; binomial: Monticola solitarius; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 20-23cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic and the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
