Black Redstart

Phoenicurus ochruros

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Muscicapidae

Size:

14-15 cm

Weight:

12-20 g

Taxonomy:

(Vieillot, 1818)

Short Description:

The Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) is a small, insectivorous bird with predominantly black plumage, a distinctive red tail, and white patches on the wings and sides of the tail. Males typically have darker plumage than females. They have a slender build and are around 14–16 centimeters in length.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast

The Black Redstart is primarily found in rocky or mountainous regions, including the Himalayan foothills, the Karakoram Range, and the Hindu Kush. They are also spotted in urban areas, particularly during migration periods.

Black Redstarts are often seen hopping or flitting on the ground, searching for insects. They are territorial during breeding season, with males engaging in song displays and chasing off intruders. Outside of breeding season, they may form loose flocks. They are adaptable birds, able to thrive in diverse habitats ranging from mountain slopes to urban environments.