Blue Rock-Thrush

This species breeds in southern Europe and northwest Africa, and from central Asia to northern China and Malaysia.

The Blue Rock-Thrush is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Blue Rock Thrush or Blue Rock-Thrush (Monticola solitarius) is a species of chat. This thrush-like Old World flycatcher was formerly placed in the family Turdidae. This species breeds in southern Europe and northwest Africa, and from central Asia to northern China and Malaysia. 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. More

Juvenile blue rock-thrush in flight© Dr Amar-Singh HSS First winter male blue rock-thrush© Aurélien Audevard Blue rock-thrush perched© Hanne & Jens Eriksen / naturepl.com Male blue rock-thrush© Paul Brough / www.nhpa.co. More