Black Redstart

Also known as Phoenicurus ochruros

species of bird

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The Black Redstart is a small bird species found across Europe and Asia, recognizable by its dark plumage and distinctive red tail feathers. It is notable to birdwatchers and ecologists as an indicator of urban and rocky habitats, and its presence or absence in certain regions can reflect changes in the environment and climate.

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Species

Least Concern

black redstart

Species

PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyMuscicapidae

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Image: Black Redstart in Kaziranga National Park March 2025 by Tisha Mukherjee 02.jpg

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taxon name: Phoenicurus ochruros
Commons category: Phoenicurus ochruros
Commons gallery: Phoenicurus ochruros
wingspan: 25
litter size: 4.9
egg incubation period: 14
taxon common name: rabirruivo-preto
short name: Phoenicurus. ochruros
taxon author citation: (Gmelin, 1774)

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The black redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It is a widespread breeder in rocky habitats across Eurasia and North Africa, from the British Isles south to Morocco and east to central China. It is resident in the milder parts of its range, but northern and eastern birds migrate.

Taxonomy and systematics