Short-toed Rock Thrush (Monticola brevipes)
About the Short-toed Rock Thrush
The short-toed rock thrush (Monticola brevipes) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. Birds in the eastern part of its range are sometimes regarded as a separate species, the Pretoria rock thrush or Transvaal rock thrush (M. pretoriae). Short-toed rock thrush - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds. Short-toed rock-thrush Structured guide to the species in southern Africa
A real field recording of the Short-toed Rock Thrush. Press play and focus on the rhythm and pitch of each phrase.
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- Common Rock ThrushMonticola saxatilisrecording
- Forest Rock ThrushMonticola sharpeiprofile
Species grouped by shared genus, family and range.