Breeding status of Blue Rock Thrush Monticola solitarius at Sagamiko Station, Midori-ku, Sagamihara City

Abstract

Blue Rock Thrush usually breed near coastal areas in Japan. However, this species has bred 6 consecutive years at the Sagamiko Station (JR Chuo Line) located in a mountainous area in Midori-ku, Sagamihara Prefecture. This year one pair raised and fledged 4 chicks. During the breeding season their diet mostly consisted of fairly large species (caterpillar species, centipede species). It is necessary to conduct a comparison survey of coastal areas and the increase of inland breeding.