Rufous-tailed rock-thrush
(Monticola saxatilis)
Description
The common rock thrush (Monticola saxatilis),formerly rufous-tailed rock thrush or rock thrush,is a chat belonging to the family Muscicapidae.It was formerly placed in the family Turdidae.The scientific name is from Latin.Monticola is from mons,montis "mountain",and colere,"to dwell",and saxatilis means "rock-frequenting",from saxum,"stone".
Taxonomic tree:
Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Aves
Order:Passeriformes
Family:Muscicapidae
Genus:Monticola
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