Common Redstart

Phoenicurus phoenicurus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Muscicapidae

About

The common redstart, or often simply redstart, is a small passerine bird in the genus Phoenicurus. Like its relatives, it was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family, (Turdidae), but is now known to be an Old World flycatcher.

Fun Fact

Redstarts constantly flick their rusty-red tails, a behavior so characteristic that it gave them their German name 'Rotschwanz' meaning red tail.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Food consists of winged insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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