About the Rufous-backed Redstart
Eversmann's redstart, also known as the rufous-backed redstart, is a passerine bird belonging to the genus Phoenicurus. It was formerly classified in the thrush family Turdidae but is now placed in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It was described by the German biologist Eduard Friedrich Eversmann who is commemorated in the bird's English name.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Phoenicurus erythronotus |
| Species Codes | rubred2, EVRE, RBRE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-backed Redstart belong to?
The Rufous-backed Redstart (Phoenicurus erythronotus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-backed Redstart?
Eversmann's redstart, also known as the rufous-backed redstart, is a passerine bird belonging to the genus Phoenicurus. It was formerly classified in the thrush family Turdidae but is now placed in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It was described by the German biologist Eduard Friedric...
Where can I report a Rufous-backed Redstart sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-backed Redstart on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rubred2, or on iNaturalist.
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