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Common Rock-Thrush

Monticola saxatilis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Muscicapidae ›Genus: Monticola

About

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" .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Rock-Thrush?
The scientific name of Common Rock-Thrush is Monticola saxatilis.
What kingdom does Common Rock-Thrush belong to?
Common Rock-Thrush belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Rock-Thrush belong to?
Common Rock-Thrush belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Rock-Thrush belong to?
Common Rock-Thrush belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Common Rock-Thrush belong to?
Common Rock-Thrush belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Common Rock-Thrush belong to?
Common Rock-Thrush belongs to the family Muscicapidae.
What genus does Common Rock-Thrush belong to?
Common Rock-Thrush belongs to the genus Monticola.