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<p> <em>Monticola saxatilis </em>(Linnaeus, 1766)</p>

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  • Rufous-tailed Rock-thrush

  • Monticola saxatilis (Linnaeus, 1766)

  • Turdidae

  • The Rufous-tailed Rock-thrush is a passerine bird with a robust body, long beak and relatively short and red tail. The male exhibits, during the mating season, a blue head, throat and back, with a characteristic white spot on its back and a red ventral surface. The female and young individuals have a brown colouration with a spotted pattern. It can measure up to 20 cm long.

  • Peneda-Gerês National Park

    Montesinho Nature Park

    Serra da Estrela Nature Park

  • Norte

    Centro

  • Endangered

  • The Rufous-tailed Rock-thrush frequents rocky areas with sparse bushland and pastures.

  • Spring and Summer

  • The Rufous-tailed Rock-thrush feeds on coleoptera, orthoptera, lepidoptera grubs and berries.

  • The Portuguese population of this species is estimated to be between 300 and 500 couples.