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Blue Rock-thrush
Monticola solitarius
(M. s. solitarius)
| Armenian Name: | Կապույտ քարակեռնեխ |
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See Plate 46 for Blue Rock-thrush and other similar species
| Resident Status: | Breeding bird |
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| 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. |
