About the Black Redstart
The black redstart 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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Phoenicurus ochruros |
| Species Codes | blared1, BLRE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Redstart belong to?
The Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black Redstart?
The black redstart 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 ...
Where can I report a Black Redstart sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Redstart on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blared1, or on iNaturalist.
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