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Both sexes with black bill and feet. | Both sexes with black bill and feet. | ||
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====Confusion species ==== | ====Confusion species ==== | ||
[[White-winged Redstart]] is larger, with a larger white wing patch and silver-white crown and nape in the male, female much paler and lacking the white wing patch. Male [[Hodgson's Redstart]] paler, with white eyebrow and smaller, narrower wing patch. Male [[White-throated Redstart]] with white throat patch, wing patch a long thin streak with white tertial edges. [[Black Redstart]] without white wing patch in either sex. | [[White-winged Redstart]] is larger, with a larger white wing patch and silver-white crown and nape in the male, female much paler and lacking the white wing patch. Male [[Hodgson's Redstart]] paler, with white eyebrow and smaller, narrower wing patch. Male [[White-throated Redstart]] with white throat patch, wing patch a long thin streak with white tertial edges. [[Black Redstart]] without white wing patch in either sex. | ||
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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
Breeds from NE [[Asia]] to SW [[China]], winters in [[Japan]], S [[China]], [[Taiwan]], N [[Indochina]], and [[Myanmar]]. | Breeds from NE [[Asia]] to SW [[China]], winters in [[Japan]], S [[China]], [[Taiwan]], N [[Indochina]], and [[Myanmar]]. | ||
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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
− | There are 2 subspecies. | + | There are 2 subspecies: |
+ | *''P. a. auroreus'': | ||
+ | :*Southern [[Siberia]] to [[Mongolia]]; winters to [[Japan]] and Ryukyu Islands | ||
+ | *''P. a. leucopterus'': | ||
+ | :*Western [[China]] to south-eastern [[Tibet]] and north-western [[Thailand]]; winters to northern [[Myanmar]] | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Breeds in summer in subalpine forest, winters in lower deciduous scrub and cultivated land. Usually a common bird in suitable habitat. | Breeds in summer in subalpine forest, winters in lower deciduous scrub and cultivated land. Usually a common bird in suitable habitat. | ||
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==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
Frequently shivers or shakes the tail. | Frequently shivers or shakes the tail. | ||
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The diet includes insects, seeds and berries. | The diet includes insects, seeds and berries. | ||
====Vocalisation==== | ====Vocalisation==== | ||
Song a series of clear whistled notes; call may be a few soft whistles followed by <i>tac, tac</i> notes, or a sharp <i>peep</i> or <i>hit, wheet</i>. | Song a series of clear whistled notes; call may be a few soft whistles followed by <i>tac, tac</i> notes, or a sharp <i>peep</i> or <i>hit, wheet</i>. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
− | Birding In Taiwan | + | #{{Ref-Clements6thDec08}}#Birding In Taiwan |
+ | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Phoenicurus+auroreus}} | {{GSearch|Phoenicurus+auroreus}} | ||
[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Phoenicurus]] | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Phoenicurus]] |
Revision as of 23:17, 24 November 2009
- Phoenicurus auroreus
Identification
6" (15 cm.) Sexually dimorphic.
Male:
- Crown and nape grey, edged with silver
- throat, lores, and cheeks black
- mantle and wings brownish-black, with a large, white wing patch
- remaining plumage reddish-rufous, with darker-colored central tail feathers.
Female:
- brown, with a large, white wing-patch, buffy eyering
- tail reddish-rufous like male, but more dull
- vent may also be rufous.
Both sexes with black bill and feet.
Confusion species
White-winged Redstart is larger, with a larger white wing patch and silver-white crown and nape in the male, female much paler and lacking the white wing patch. Male Hodgson's Redstart paler, with white eyebrow and smaller, narrower wing patch. Male White-throated Redstart with white throat patch, wing patch a long thin streak with white tertial edges. Black Redstart without white wing patch in either sex.
Distribution
Breeds from NE Asia to SW China, winters in Japan, S China, Taiwan, N Indochina, and Myanmar.
Taxonomy
There are 2 subspecies:
- P. a. auroreus:
- P. a. leucopterus:
Habitat
Breeds in summer in subalpine forest, winters in lower deciduous scrub and cultivated land. Usually a common bird in suitable habitat.
Behaviour
Frequently shivers or shakes the tail.
Diet
The diet includes insects, seeds and berries.
Vocalisation
Song a series of clear whistled notes; call may be a few soft whistles followed by tac, tac notes, or a sharp peep or hit, wheet.
References
- Clements, JF. 2008. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2008. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- Birding In Taiwan
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Daurian Redstart. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 29 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Daurian_Redstart