Chestnut bellied rock thrush male in the rain, Bhutan

Chestnut bellied rock thrush male in the rain, Bhutan

Chestnut bellied rock thrush male in the rain, Bhutan

This is an image of the Chestnut bellied rock thrush male in the rain. The chestnut-bellied rock thrush is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, eastwards towards parts of Southeast Asia. Its range includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Tibet, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Its natural habitat is temperate forests. The male fits the description of the nominate species, but the female does not have a chestnut belly or the bright blue primary feathers of the male. It mainly feeds on insects, such as craneflies, and including large ones such as cicadas (which are battered on branch before swallowing). This bird is classified as least concern by IUCN.

Loading

About the Author:


Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.