Bird · GBIF taxon 2490955
Blue Rock-Thrush
Monticola solitariusBlue Rock-Thrushes are upright, long-billed songbirds of cliffs, quarries, ruins, and rocky coasts. Adult males vary geographically from nearly uniform slate blue to blue above with chestnut underparts, while females are finely mottled brown.
cliff songbirdvariable male plumagerock perch hunter
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- beetles
- grasshoppers
- small lizards
Predators
- falcons
- feral cats
- snakes
ThreatsCliff development, quarrying, pesticide loss of prey, nest disturbance, and collisions with structures
HabitatsSea cliffs, mountain crags, rocky valleys, quarries, ruins, and stone buildings
Life spanUsually several years, with some wild individuals surviving longer under favorable conditions
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyMuscicapidae
- SpeciesMonticola solitarius
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Close approaches to cliff nests can interrupt feeding and expose eggs or chicks to heat and predators.
Responsible observation
- Scan: Check the highest rocks, walls, and roof edges for an upright silhouette.
- Listen: Pause below cliffs for clear fluting phrases while remaining far from nest crevices.
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