Female © Niall D Perrins
Juvenile © Lars Petersson | My World of Bird Photography
Male © Oliver Fowler
Female © Tommy Pedersen
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Male © Lars Petersson | My World of Bird Photography

Little Rock Thrush Monticola rufocinereus

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Identification

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A small rock-thrush with blue-gray upperparts and hood and an orange belly. The tail has a black-and-orange “T” pattern that is conspicuous in flight. Males and females vary slightly: males are cleaner blue-gray above, while females are more brownish. Found locally in a variety of habitats with a mix of rocks, trees, and bushes. Sometimes also on and around human structures. Similar to redstarts, but easily distinguished by the clean gray hood and the lack of black on the face. Also similar to male Rufous-tailed Rock-Thrush, but smaller, lacking white on the back, and with a more extensive gray hood. The quiet song consists of musical phrases that can be short or quite long.

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