Scientific Name: Phoenicurus ochruros Common Name: Black Redstart Other Name: Tithy's redstart, Blackstart, Black redtail
Identifying Features: dark grey to black upperparts, black breast, reddish-brown tail, black beak and legs
Fun Facts:
- The black redstart is socially monogamous. A male pairs with a female to rear young, guards her against other males, and mates with other females.
- The male has a rattling song and a tick call.
This image was clicked by Norman West – via Flickr.
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