29-9-2023 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - BLUE ROCK THRUSH (FEMALE) (Monticola solitarius)

Blue Rock Thrush breeds from Iberia and north-west Africa east to China and Japan, favouring cliffs and rocky outcrops in mountainous regions. While eastern populations tend to be more migratory in habits, those from the western end of the range are mainly resident or make seasonal altitudinal movements.

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.