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Monticola solitarius
Also known as: Blue Rock Thrush
Basic stats
Diet
Insects, invertebrates, small vertebrates
Habitat
Rocky areas, open country, coastal cliffs
Range
Widespread Eurasia; winters south to Southeast Asia
Clutch size
3–5 eggs
Incubation period
About 13–14 days
Size
Medium (21–23cm)
Wingspan
~32–37cm
Weight
~45–65g
Males are deep slaty-blue overall, sometimes with chestnut underparts depending on subspecies, while females are mottled grey-brown and heavily barred below.
A winter visitor to Borneo, favouring open, rocky habitats and man-made structures such as buildings and quarries, perching prominently while hunting.
