Near ThreatenedRareInvertebratesGrasslandCup nestSmall · 44 g
About the Sentinel Rock Thrush
The sentinel rock thrush is a species of passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae that is found in Lesotho, South Africa, and Eswatini. Its natural habitat is rocky outcrops in high-altitude grassland.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
White-throated Rock ThrushMonticola gularisThe white-throated rock thrush is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae of the order Passeriformes.
Short-toed Rock ThrushMonticola brevipesThe short-toed rock thrush is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
Little Rock ThrushMonticola rufocinereusThe little rock thrush is a species of passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae.
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