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Sentinel Rock-Thrush

Sentinel Rock-Thrush

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The Sentinel Rock Thrush is a striking and elegant species, with males featuring a blue-grey head and upperparts, a rufous belly, and a distinctive white patch on the wing. It is a bird of montane grasslands.
Where to spot
Endemic to Southern Africa, found in mountainous regions of South Africa and Lesotho, inhabiting rocky montane grasslands and fynbos.
How to spot
Look for it perched conspicuously on large boulders or rock formations in open, grassy mountain terrain. The male's white wing patch and upright posture are good identifiers. Listen for its clear, musical song.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the breeding season (spring/summer), when males are more vocal and conspicuous in their display flights.
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File:Monticola explorator -Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -male-8.jpg
File:Monticola explorator -Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -female-8.jpg
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File:Monticola explorator -Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -female-8 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Monticola explorator -Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -male-8, crop.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Monticola explorator -Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -male-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its name 'Sentinel' refers to its habit of perching upright on prominent rocks or mounds, acting like a watchful guard over its territory.
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