Black Redstart

Phoenicurus ochruros

The black 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 (Muscicapidae). Obsolete common names include Tithys redstart, blackstart and black redtail.

Scientific name

Phoenicurus ochruros

Family

Old World Flycatchers

IUCN status

LC

Birds of Conservation Concern

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