Common Rock Thrush

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The Common Rock Thrush breeds in mountainous areas, often higher than 1500 meters. The male is distinguished by its magnificent red and blue colours and the white spot on the back. The female is dark brown and striped.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monticola_saxatilis

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1052797/maps

Scientific name:

Monticola saxatilis

Presence in western Europe:

Extremely rare

More information

Size:

Blackbird

Birdtype:

songbirds

Main colour:

Dark brown

Beak colour:

Black

Beak shape:

Thin and short

Crown colour:

Dark brown

Breast colour:

Light brown

Belly colour:

Light brown

Throat colour:

Dark brown

Pattern:

Striped

Rump colour:

Reddish brown

Upperwing colour:

Dark brown

Underwing colour:

Grey

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

Black

Leg shape:

Songbird

Tail colour:

Red,

Reddish brown

Tail shape:

Square