Blue-fronted Redstart

Phoenicurus frontalis

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Muscicapidae

Size:

15-16 cm

Weight:

12-19 g

Taxonomy:

(Vigors, 1831)

Short Description:

The Blue-fronted Redstart (Phoenicurus frontalis) is a small passerine bird found in Pakistan. It is characterized by its striking blue frontal patch, contrasting with a black throat, upperparts, and tail. The rest of its plumage is predominantly orange-red. This species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with males having brighter plumage than females.

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The Blue-fronted Redstart is primarily found in mountainous regions, including the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush ranges. It inhabits forests, scrublands, and alpine meadows at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 4,000 meters above sea level. Its distribution in Pakistan is limited to the northern regions, including Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir.

Blue-fronted Redstarts are known for their active and agile foraging behavior, often darting from perch to perch in search of insects and other small invertebrates. They are territorial during the breeding season, with males defending their nesting sites through vocalizations and displays. Breeding pairs construct cup-shaped nests in rock crevices or among tree roots. These birds are generally solitary or found in pairs during the breeding season but may form small flocks during migration. Overall, they are adaptable birds, capable of surviving in various mountain habitats of Pakistan.

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