About the Blue Rock-Thrush
The blue rock thrush is a species of chat. This thrush-like Old World flycatcher was formerly placed in the family Turdidae. It breeds in southern Europe, northwest Africa, and from Central Asia to northern China and Malaysia. The blue rock thrush is the official national bird of Malta.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Monticola solitarius |
| Species Codes | burthr, BLRT, BRTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue Rock-Thrush belong to?
The Blue Rock-Thrush (Monticola solitarius) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue Rock-Thrush?
The blue rock thrush is a species of chat. This thrush-like Old World flycatcher was formerly placed in the family Turdidae. It breeds in southern Europe, northwest Africa, and from Central Asia to northern China and Malaysia. The blue rock thrush is the official national bird of Malta....
Where can I report a Blue Rock-Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue Rock-Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code burthr, or on iNaturalist.
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