About the Plumbeous Redstart
The plumbeous water redstart is a passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is found in South Asia, Southeast Asia and China. Males are slate blue in colour, while females are grey. The bird's common name refers to its colour which resembles lead. They tend to live near fast-moving streams and rivers.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Phoenicurus fuliginosus |
| Species Codes | plured1, PLRE, PLWR, PWRE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plumbeous Redstart belong to?
The Plumbeous Redstart (Phoenicurus fuliginosus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Plumbeous Redstart?
The plumbeous water redstart is a passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is found in South Asia, Southeast Asia and China. Males are slate blue in colour, while females are grey. The bird's common name refers to its colour which resembles lead. They tend to live near fast...
Where can I report a Plumbeous Redstart sighting?
You can log sightings of Plumbeous Redstart on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plured1, or on iNaturalist.
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