Blue Rock-thrush

Armenian Name:	Կապույտ քարակեռնեխ

Resident Status:	Breeding bird
Abundance:	Common
Length:	20 cm, Wing Span:33-37 cm
Distribution Map:	Map 253.
Description:	Dark thrush with long black bill.
Adult (Breeding):	Male is dark blue with darker wings and tail. Female is dull brown, sometimes with blue tint above, and pale spotted and barred underparts.
Adult (Non-breeding):	Feathers have pale edges.
Juvenile:	Similar to female with even more spots and bars.
Similar Species:	Female differs from female Rufous-tailed Rock-thrush by larger size, large black bill, and dull brown rump and tail.
Behavior:	Shy and difficult to approach. Flies out from exposed rock perch to catch insects.
Habitat:	Arid rocky slopes and gorges, ruins.
Food:	Invertebrates, berries.
Nest:	Cup of dry grass in crevice of rock, cave, or rarely, building.
Eggs:	25 mm, 4-5, pale blue, pale brown spots or unmarked.