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− | + | [[Image:CommonRedstartSD.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo © by {{user|scottishdude|scottishdude}}<br /> [[Scotland]], July, 2016]] | |
− | [[Image: | + | ;[[:Category:Phoenicurus|Phoenicurus]] phoenicurus |
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
− | The | + | 14 cm (5½ in) |
+ | Rufous tail and rump<br /> | ||
+ | '''Male''' | ||
+ | *Grey upperparts | ||
+ | *White forehead | ||
+ | *Black face<br /> | ||
+ | [[Image:Common Redstart 1475.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Female<br />Photo © by the late '''[http://www.birdforum.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=35827 Jim Wood]'''<br />East Lothian, [[Scotland]], 2009]] | ||
+ | '''Female''' and '''Immature''' | ||
+ | *Upperparts greyish brown | ||
+ | *Weak pale eyering | ||
+ | *Buffy underparts | ||
+ | ====Similar Species==== | ||
+ | The males are generally unmistakable, but the females are easily confused with several other species in the genus, notably [[Moussier's Redstart]], which is marginally smaller and shorter tailed.<br /> | ||
+ | Female [[Black Redstart]]s are darker and duller grey; even the dullest female Common Redstarts have a pale throat and hints of orange in their underparts, unlike Black Redstarts.<br /> | ||
+ | Female [[Rufous-backed Redstart]] is slightly larger and with pale fringes on its wing feathers, while female [[Daurian Redstart]] is more easily distinguished by its white wing patch.<br /> | ||
+ | Males of the southern subspecies ''P. p. samamiscus'' could possibly be confused with male [[Daurian Redstart]]s, but that species has a solid pure white wing patch, not just white fringes.<br /> | ||
+ | On the winter quarters, [[Little Rock Thrush]] can be confused (see [http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=293728 this Birdforum thread] for discussion). | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
− | + | [[Image:P7177359m.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Juvenile<br />Photo © by {{user|Cristian+Mihai|Cristian Mihai}}<br />Bucharest, [[Romania]], July 2009]] | |
+ | In [[Europe]], the nominate subspecies ''P. p. phoenicurus'' breeds over much of [[Britain]] (except parts of eastern [[England]]), rarely in [[Ireland]], and from north and central [[Spain]] and [[France]] north to most of [[Scandinavia]] (except extreme north coast), and east through western [[Asia]] to the [[Lake Baikal]] area of [[Russia]]. Present in a few scattered sites in northwest [[Africa]]. | ||
− | + | Also a separate southern subspecies ''P. p. samamiscus'' in the southern [[Balkans]], most of [[Turkey]], the [[Caucasus]] and [[Iran]]. May have bred in [[Cyprus]] and [[Syria]]. | |
− | Vagrants recorded on Bear Island and Iceland and south to the Azores, Madeira and Cape Verde Islands. | + | A summer visitor to Europe and Asia, arriving in April-May and departing from late August with some still on passage in October. Passage birds occur throughout North Africa and the Middle East, winters in sub-Saharan Africa. |
+ | |||
+ | Vagrants recorded on Bear Island and [[Iceland]] and south to the [[Azores]], [[Madeira]] and [[Cape Verde Islands]]. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
− | Subspecies | + | ====Subspecies==== |
+ | [[Image:DSC 52181.JPG|thumb|350px|right|Male, Subspecies ''samamisicus''<br />Photo © by {{user|volker+sthamer|volker sthamer}}<br />Langano, [[Ethiopia]], January 2018]] | ||
+ | There are two subspecies<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>: | ||
+ | *''P. p. phoenicurus'': | ||
+ | ::[[Europe]] and north [[Africa]] to central [[Asia]]; winters to tropical Africa. Wing uniform dark brown. | ||
+ | *''P. p. samamisicus'': '''Ehrenberg's Redstart''': Differs in having broad white fringes on the [[Topography#Wings|tertials]] and secondaries in the male - plus narrow white fringes on the [[Topography#Wings|primaries]] when not worn, giving a pale wing panel. | ||
+ | ::Crimea and Caucasus to western [[Afghanistan]]; on passage in the Middle East; winters in northeastern [[Africa]] and southwest [[Arabia]]. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Mainly deciduous or mixed woodland, fairly open, with old trees to provide nest-holes. In some areas also in coniferous woodland, heathland and scrubby areas with scattered large trees. Sometimes in parks and large gardens, occurs in upland areas up to 2000m. | Mainly deciduous or mixed woodland, fairly open, with old trees to provide nest-holes. In some areas also in coniferous woodland, heathland and scrubby areas with scattered large trees. Sometimes in parks and large gardens, occurs in upland areas up to 2000m. | ||
− | |||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
− | == | + | ====Breeding==== |
+ | The clutch consists of 5-6 light blue eggs. | ||
+ | ====Diet==== | ||
+ | The diet includes insects which are aerially hawked. Berries, worms and spiders are also taken. | ||
+ | ====Vocalisation==== | ||
<flashmp3>Phoenicurus phoenicurus (song).mp3</flashmp3><br /> | <flashmp3>Phoenicurus phoenicurus (song).mp3</flashmp3><br /> | ||
''[[Media:Phoenicurus phoenicurus (song).mp3|Listen in an external program]]'' | ''[[Media:Phoenicurus phoenicurus (song).mp3|Listen in an external program]]'' | ||
+ | ==References== | ||
+ | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug17}}#Collins Field Guide 5th Edition | ||
+ | #Birdwatchers Pocket Guide ISBN 1-85732-804-3 | ||
+ | #Wikipedia | ||
+ | #RSPB | ||
+ | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
− | {{GSearch| | + | {{GSearch|Phoenicurus_phoenicurus}} |
− | [[Category:Birds]] | + | <br /> |
+ | {{Video|Common_Redstart}} | ||
+ | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Phoenicurus]][[Category:Bird Songs]][[Category:Videos]] |
Revision as of 03:16, 13 October 2019
- Phoenicurus phoenicurus
Identification
14 cm (5½ in)
Rufous tail and rump
Male
- Grey upperparts
- White forehead
- Black face
Female and Immature
- Upperparts greyish brown
- Weak pale eyering
- Buffy underparts
Similar Species
The males are generally unmistakable, but the females are easily confused with several other species in the genus, notably Moussier's Redstart, which is marginally smaller and shorter tailed.
Female Black Redstarts are darker and duller grey; even the dullest female Common Redstarts have a pale throat and hints of orange in their underparts, unlike Black Redstarts.
Female Rufous-backed Redstart is slightly larger and with pale fringes on its wing feathers, while female Daurian Redstart is more easily distinguished by its white wing patch.
Males of the southern subspecies P. p. samamiscus could possibly be confused with male Daurian Redstarts, but that species has a solid pure white wing patch, not just white fringes.
On the winter quarters, Little Rock Thrush can be confused (see this Birdforum thread for discussion).
Distribution
In Europe, the nominate subspecies P. p. phoenicurus breeds over much of Britain (except parts of eastern England), rarely in Ireland, and from north and central Spain and France north to most of Scandinavia (except extreme north coast), and east through western Asia to the Lake Baikal area of Russia. Present in a few scattered sites in northwest Africa.
Also a separate southern subspecies P. p. samamiscus in the southern Balkans, most of Turkey, the Caucasus and Iran. May have bred in Cyprus and Syria.
A summer visitor to Europe and Asia, arriving in April-May and departing from late August with some still on passage in October. Passage birds occur throughout North Africa and the Middle East, winters in sub-Saharan Africa.
Vagrants recorded on Bear Island and Iceland and south to the Azores, Madeira and Cape Verde Islands.
Taxonomy
Subspecies
There are two subspecies[1]:
- P. p. phoenicurus:
- P. p. samamisicus: Ehrenberg's Redstart: Differs in having broad white fringes on the tertials and secondaries in the male - plus narrow white fringes on the primaries when not worn, giving a pale wing panel.
- Crimea and Caucasus to western Afghanistan; on passage in the Middle East; winters in northeastern Africa and southwest Arabia.
Habitat
Mainly deciduous or mixed woodland, fairly open, with old trees to provide nest-holes. In some areas also in coniferous woodland, heathland and scrubby areas with scattered large trees. Sometimes in parks and large gardens, occurs in upland areas up to 2000m.
Behaviour
Breeding
The clutch consists of 5-6 light blue eggs.
Diet
The diet includes insects which are aerially hawked. Berries, worms and spiders are also taken.
Vocalisation
<flashmp3>Phoenicurus phoenicurus (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2017. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2017, with updates to August 2017. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Collins Field Guide 5th Edition
- Birdwatchers Pocket Guide ISBN 1-85732-804-3
- Wikipedia
- RSPB
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Common Redstart. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 26 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Common_Redstart
External Links