Blue Rock Thrush
A species of Rock-thrushes Scientific name : Monticola solitarius Genus : Rock-thrushes
Blue Rock Thrush, A species of Rock-thrushes
Botanical name: Monticola solitarius
Genus: Rock-thrushes
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Description
The blue Rock Thrush emits a sound similar to a blackbird. It has a wide range, including urban areas, sea cliffs, and mountainsides. The thrush has a unique claim to fame. It is the official bird of Malta and is present on some of the country’s former currencies.
Size
23 cm
Life Expectancy
5-10 years
Feeding Habits
Blue Rock Thrush has a varied diet consisting of insects and lizards, supplemented with fruits and berries. It employs active foraging and hunting techniques. Unique dietary preferences include specific types of insetcs and berries when available.
Habitat
Blue Rock Thrush is characteristically found in rugged terrains, inhabiting areas with rocky features such as coastlines, cliffs, and mountain valleys. It frequents environments with vertical structures, including natural formations like boulder-strewn slopes and man-made entities like ruins and isolated stone buildings. This species adapts to diverse vegetation, from sparse to moderate coverage. Across regional elevations, blue Rock Thrush can be encountered at sea-level up to altitudes of 4200 meters, with specific ranges varying by locale. It shows flexibility in habitat preference while migrating or during winter, occupying places such as groves, plains, and urban structures, including city buildings and temples. In some regions, blue Rock Thrush is drawn to coastal areas, even penetrating urban hearts where it substitutes natural cliffs with architectural features.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird Feeder Type
Platform
Sounds
Song
Recording location: Japan
Behavior
Blue rock thrush breeds in open mountainous areas. It nests in rock cavities and walls, and usually lays 3-5 eggs. 
Distribution Area
The European, north African and southeast Asian birds are mainly resident, apart from altitudinal movements. Other Asian populations are more migratory, wintering in sub-Saharan Africa, India and southeast Asia. This bird is a very uncommon visitor to northern and western Europe.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world flycatchers Genus
Rock-thrushes Species
Blue Rock Thrush 
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