About the Moussier's Redstart
Moussier's redstart is a small passerine bird in the genus Phoenicurus (redstarts), formerly classed as a member of the thrush family (Turdidae), but is now classified as an Old World flycatcher (Muscicapidae). It is an endemic resident breeder in the Atlas Mountains of northwest Africa. Its habitat is open woodland in rocky areas from sea level up to 3000 m altitude in the mountains.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Phoenicurus moussieri |
| Species Codes | moured1, MORE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moussier's Redstart belong to?
The Moussier's Redstart (Phoenicurus moussieri) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Moussier's Redstart?
Moussier's redstart is a small passerine bird in the genus Phoenicurus (redstarts), formerly classed as a member of the thrush family (Turdidae), but is now classified as an Old World flycatcher (Muscicapidae). It is an endemic resident breeder in the Atlas Mountains of northwest Africa. Its habitat...
Where can I report a Moussier's Redstart sighting?
You can log sightings of Moussier's Redstart on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moured1, or on iNaturalist.
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