Common Redstart
Phoenicurus phoenicurus
About the Common Redstart
The common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus), or often simply redstart, is a small passerine bird in the redstart genus Phoenicurus. Like its relatives, it was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family, (Turdidae), but is now known to be an Old World flycatcher (family Muscicapidae).
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 37,225 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Common Redstart?
The scientific name of the Common Redstart is Phoenicurus phoenicurus.
How many Common Redstart sightings have been recorded?
37,225 observations of the Common Redstart have been recorded on iNaturalist.
37,225
observations on iNaturalist
