About the Common Redstart
The common redstart, or often simply 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Phoenicurus phoenicurus |
| Species Codes | comred2, CRET, CORE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Redstart belong to?
The Common Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Common Redstart?
The common redstart, or often simply 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....
Where can I report a Common Redstart sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Redstart on eBird (ebird.org) using species code comred2, or on iNaturalist.
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