Thrush Forest Rock (Monticola sharpei) male – endemic – Madagascar

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Thrush Forest Rock (Monticola sharpei) male – endemic – Madagascar

Note this species is in the Muscicapidae family under Chats rather than Thrushes. The Forest Rock Thrush differs from the Littoral Rock Thrush by having darker grey (blueish) upper parts and darker orange underparts. The Forrest Rock Thrush is found in the east whereas the Littoral that is only recorded around the south west coastal tip of Madagascar.

  • Species:Forest Rock Thrush (Monticola sharpei)
  • Bird Type:Male - Endemic
  • FamilyChats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae)
  • Date Taken20161010
  • Location: Isola Nat. Park
  • Area:Ranohira
  • Country:Madagascar
  • Region:Indian Ocean
Photo File Ref: BIO13402a Thrush Forest Rock (m) E 1 Isola Nat. Park Ranohira Madagascar Oct16 PH2_4349
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