Rock Thrush

Monticola saxatilis

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Brief #

Summer male unmistakable, with a blue-grey head, orange underparts.

Synonyms #

  • Roquero rojo (Spanish)
  • Merlo rubio (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Rock Thrush is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

The summer male is unmistakable, with a blue-grey head, orange underparts and outer tail feathers, dark brown wings and white back. Females and immatures are much less striking, with dark brown scaly upperparts, and paler brown scaly underparts. The outer tail feathers are reddish, like the male.

Measurements #

Length: 17 - 20 cm
Wingspan: 33 - 37 cm
Weight: 43 - 63 g