About the Little Rock-Thrush
The little rock thrush is a species of passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Yemen. It is found in rocky areas with some trees, and sometimes near settlements. At 15 to 16 centimetres this is the smallest of the Muscicapidae. The male has the head, throat and upper mantle blue-grey, the underparts orange-red, except for the center blackish center tail and tips which form an inverted T shape. The female is duller and paler. It is readily mistaken for a redstart because of its habit of trembling its tail.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Monticola rufocinereus |
| Species Codes | lirthr1, LIRT, LRTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Rock-Thrush belong to?
The Little Rock-Thrush (Monticola rufocinereus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Little Rock-Thrush?
The little rock thrush is a species of passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Yemen. It is found in rocky areas with some trees, and sometimes near settlements. At 15 to 16 centimetres this i...
Where can I report a Little Rock-Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Rock-Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lirthr1, or on iNaturalist.