Rufous-tailed Rock-thrush

Armenian Name:	Խայտաբղետ քարակեռնեխ

Resident Status:	Breeding bird
Abundance:	Uncommon
Length:	18.5 cm, Wing Span:33-37 cm
Distribution Map:	Map 252.
Description:	Bright color pattern and short brown-orange tail.
Adult (Breeding):	Male has pale gray-blue head and upperparts with white back patch and blackish-brown wings; orange underparts and rump. Female is gray-brown above with pale spots and dark bars; pale orange below with numerous dark bars.
Adult (Non-breeding):	Retains breeding colors, but male pattern broken up with dark and pale bars over entire plumage.
Juvenile:	Similar to adult female but duller and more spotted and barred.
Behavior:	Males perform display-flights over nesting territory. Cautious and often difficult to approach.
Habitat:	Rocky mountains, scrubby river gorges.
Food:	Invertebrates, berries.
Nest:	Cup of dry grass in rock cavity or on cliff ledge.
Eggs:	26 mm, 4-5, greenish blue.