Least ConcernBlack Wheatear
Oenanthe leucura
One of the 2 rock thrushes on WAnimals
Birds · Passeriformes · Muscicapidae
Monticola solitarius
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The blue rock thrush is a slender bird of Mediterranean crags: the male is a uniform slate blue and the female brown with a scaled breast. It is resident in the south of its range and, from prominent ledges, sings a fluting, wistful and powerful melody that echoes through the gorges. It occupies natural cliffs as well as ruins, castles and tall buildings, and is a regular sight in many Mediterranean towns and cities.
Weight
40 g – 70 g
Size
21 cm – 23 cm
Life expectancy
10 years
Diet
Insectivore
Feeds mainly on insects and other invertebrates.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
In pairs
Usually lives in pairs, sometimes for life.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monticola_solitarius
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