Scientific Name: Monticola solitarius Common Name: Blue Rock Thrush
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Fun Facts:
- The blue rock thrush is the official national bird of Malta and was shown on the Lm 1 coins that were part of the country’s former currency.
- Blue rock thrush breeds in open mountainous areas. An omnivore, it eats a wide variety of insects and small reptiles in addition to berries and seeds
This image was clicked by Imran Shah – via Flickr.
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