Cape Rock Thrush

This species breeds in mountainous rocky areas with scattered vegetation. It lays 2-3 eggs in a cup nest in a rock cavity or on a ledge. It eats a wide range of insects and other small animals, and some berries.

The Cape Rock Thrush is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The male Cape Rock Thrush has a whistled song tsee-tsee-tseet-chee-chweeeoo, and occasionally mimics other birds. More

Cape Rock ThrushThe Cape Rock-Thrush (Monticola rupestris) breeds in eastern and southern South Africa. It is a common endemic resident, non-migratory apart from seasonal altitudinal movements in some areas. This species breeds in mountainous rocky areas with scattered vegetation. Breeding / Nesting: It lays 2-3 eggs in a cup nest in a rock cavity or on a ledge. Breeding / Nesting: It eats a wide range of insects and other small animals, and some berries. More

* Cape Rock Thrush, Monticola rupestris * Sentinel Rock-thrush, Monticola explorator : The Sentinel Rock-thrush is found in Lesotho, South Africa, and Swaziland. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. * Short-toed Rock-thrush, Monticola brevipes : The Short-toed Rock-thrush is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. More

Bird Images from Southern Africa - Cape Rock Thrush Monticola rupestris (581) - The Cape Rock Thrush is a common endemic to Southern Africa. Found on rocky upland areas in most mountain ranges, this species is also found around farmhouses in rural areas. More

Cape Rock Thrush - Monticola rupestris Travel Writer: EcoTravel Africa � The Cape rock thrush is considered to be one of South Africa's best singers, having sweet, clear notes. They are usually well camouflaged, their plumage being rust, with blue-grey patterns that are ideal for their rock habitat. More

Birds (dv011) > Cape Rock Thrush with babies in the nest (dv011066)Cape Rock Thrush with babies in the nest photo Login to view Non-Watermarked image Login to add to lightbox View Nonwatermarked Comping Image Image Zoom Similar Images License Agreement Print Size Calculator Print Size Estimator License: Aspireimages Royalty-Free SizePixel Dimensioncm | inch (300dpi) Pricing Low (JPG) 1031 x 678 3.44in x 2.26in (2.0 MB)8.74cm x 5.74cm (2.0 MB)$ 75. More

The male Cape Rock Thrush has a whistled song tsee-tsee-tseet-chee-chweeeoo, and occasionally mimics other birds.  IMAGE INFORMATION  Camera: Canon 20D  Camera mode: Av Time of day: 15H47 Date: 4 August 2007 Lens: Canon 100-400mm IS USM Focal Length: 400mm Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec F-Stop: F/5. More