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Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros)

Black Redstart

Phoenicurus ochruros

About the Black Redstart

The black redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) 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 (Muscicapidae). Other common names are Tithy's redstart, blackstart and black redtail.

Key Facts

  • Well-known species with 90,925 recorded observations.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Black Redstart?

The scientific name of the Black Redstart is Phoenicurus ochruros.

How many Black Redstart sightings have been recorded?

90,925 observations of the Black Redstart have been recorded on iNaturalist.

90,925 observations on iNaturalist
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