Amber Mountain Rock-Thrush
NameAmber Mountain Rock-Thrush
Common NameAmber Mountain Rock-Thrush
Scientific NameMonticola erythronotus
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a slate-blue to grey-blue head, nape, and upper breast. The back and wings are rufous-brown, while the lower breast, belly, and undertail coverts are bright rufous-orange. The tail is dark brown. Females are duller, with brownish-olive upperparts and paler, mottled underparts.
Vocalization / CallThe call is a series of clear, fluty, and often melodious whistles, sometimes incorporating harsher notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Amber Mountain massif in northern Madagascar.
Identifying FeaturesMale's blue-grey head and breast contrasting with rufous-orange belly, Rufous-brown back and wings, Small, dark bill, Restricted to Amber Mountain, Madagascar
Description
This striking thrush is endemic to the Amber Mountain massif in Madagascar, inhabiting humid montane forests. Males display a vibrant blue-grey head and breast contrasting with a rufous-orange belly. It typically forages on the ground or in low vegetation for invertebrates.
