About the Blue-fronted Redstart
The blue-fronted redstart is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae, the Old World flycatchers. It breeds in central China and the Himalayas (where it winters in the southern foothills, as well as in southern Yunnan, the Patkai and northern Indochina. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. The female is brownish-grey, with paler underparts.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Phoenicurus frontalis |
| Species Codes | blfred1, BFRE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-fronted Redstart belong to?
The Blue-fronted Redstart (Phoenicurus frontalis) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue-fronted Redstart?
The blue-fronted redstart is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae, the Old World flycatchers. It breeds in central China and the Himalayas (where it winters in the southern foothills, as well as in southern Yunnan, the Patkai and northern Indochina. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. ...
Where can I report a Blue-fronted Redstart sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-fronted Redstart on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blfred1, or on iNaturalist.
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