About the Red-flanked Bluetail
The red-flanked bluetail, also known as the orange-flanked bush-robin, is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It breeds in mixed coniferous forests in northern Asia, parts of central Asia, and northeastern Europe. It is migratory, wintering mainly in southeast Asia, in the Indian subcontinent, the Himalayas, Taiwan, and northern Indochina.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Tarsiger cyanurus |
| Species Codes | refblu1, RFBL, OFBR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-flanked Bluetail belong to?
The Red-flanked Bluetail (Tarsiger cyanurus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-flanked Bluetail?
The red-flanked bluetail, also known as the orange-flanked bush-robin, is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It breeds in mixed coniferous forests in northern Asia, parts of central Asia, and northeastern Europe. It is migratory, wintering mainly in southeast Asia, in the Ind...
Where can I report a Red-flanked Bluetail sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-flanked Bluetail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code refblu1, or on iNaturalist.
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