Little Rock-Thrush
Monticola rufocinereus
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Muscicapidae
About
The little rock thrush is a species of passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Yemen. It is found in rocky areas with some trees, and sometimes near settlements. At 15 to 16 centimetres this is the smallest of the Muscicapidae. The male has the head, throat and upper mantle blue-grey, the underparts orange-red, except for the center blackish center tail and tips which form an inverted T shape. The female is duller and paler. It is readily mistaken for a redstart because of its habit of trembling its tail.
Fun Fact
in) this is the smallest of the Muscicapidae.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in rocky (inland cliffs and mountain peaks) areas with some trees, and sometimes near settlements.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance