About the White-capped Redstart
The white-capped redstart or white-capped water redstart is a passerine bird of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae native to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, much of China, and to certain regions of Central Asia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Phoenicurus leucocephalus |
| Species Codes | whcred1, WCRE, WCWR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-capped Redstart belong to?
The White-capped Redstart (Phoenicurus leucocephalus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-capped Redstart?
The white-capped redstart or white-capped water redstart is a passerine bird of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae native to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, much of China, and to certain regions of Central Asia....
Where can I report a White-capped Redstart sighting?
You can log sightings of White-capped Redstart on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcred1, or on iNaturalist.
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