Scientific Name: Monticola solitarius
Malay Name: Tarum Biru
Chinese Name: 蓝矶鸫
Range:
Found from southern Europe to Northwest Africa, Middle East, Indian subcontinent, China, Japan and Southeast Asia.
Taxonomy:
Polytypic. Subspecies are: solitarius, longirostris, pandoo, philippensis, madoci
Local Subspecies: philippensis
Size: 21-23 cm
Identification: Non-breeding male has dull greyish-blue plumage with blackish and white bars/scales and distinctive chestnut lower breast to vent while breeding male is bluer overall and lacks bars/scales. Female and juvenile resemble male but lack the chestnut plumage.
Habitat: Forest and mostly in urban areas.
Behaviour/Ecology: Attracted to gardens located in high-rise buildings.
Local Status: Rare migrant
Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Location: Sentosa, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Tanah Merah, Pinnacle@Duxton and Ascentia Sky.
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External Links:
Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page
Photos: Oriental Bird Images
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link
Reference:
Craig Robson (2011) A Field Guide to the Birds of South-East Asia
David Wells (2007) The Birds of Thai-Malay Peninsula, Volume 2