On a provisional roof, not far from the lake shore, I spotted a Little rock-thrush, socuting the surroundings. This was probably its favorite position for hunting insects that it found in the vicinities. As the name indicates, this is a relatively small rock-thrush; about 15-16 centimeters long. I was struck by the silver-shimmering plumage on the head and the throat - in stark contrast to the almost orange breast and rump. It occasionally vibrates the tail, a little like the European Common redstart. However, the Little rock-thrush is almost entirely African. It occurs mostly in Ethiopia and Eritrea and in the surroundings, but is also spread in sparse populations south (as far south as in northern Tanzania) and across on neighboring parts of the Arabian Peninsula. In Ethiopia, it is relatively common at altitudes between 1400 and 2500 meters.