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ShrublandCavity nestMedium · 61 g
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This bird is large and stocky for a rock thrush, measuring 21-22 cm (8.26in) in length. The adult male during the summer features a blue-grey head, orange underparts and outer tail feathers, and brown wings and back. Females have a brown head and richer orange underparts compared to other female rock thrushes. Vocalizations are an important aspect of this species’ behavior. The male produces a whistled song described as “tsee-tsee-tseet-chee-chweeeoo” and is known to mimic other bird species.
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When to see the Cape Rock Thrush
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is October, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Cape Rock Thrush
The map shades 3 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Cape Rock Thrush
The Cape Rock-Thrush is a member of the bird family Muscicapidae. This rock-thrush breeds in eastern and southern South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini. It is a common endemic resident, non-migratory apart from seasonal altitudinal movements in some areas.
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Easily confused with
Blue-capped Rock ThrushMonticola cinclorhynchaThe male has a blue head, chin and throat.
Chestnut-bellied Rock ThrushMonticola rufiventrisThe chestnut-bellied rock thrush is 21–23 cm (8.3–9.1 in) in overall length and weighs 48–61 g (1.7–2.2 oz).
Common Rock ThrushMonticola saxatilisThis is a medium-sized but stocky thrush 17–20 cm in length.
Side by side: Blue Rock Thrush vs Cape Rock Thrush · Cape Rock Thrush vs Common Rock Thrush · Blue-capped Rock Thrush vs Cape Rock Thrush · Cape Rock Thrush vs Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush
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