Unusual Redstart(?) in Saudi Arabia (1 Viewer)

[TassieDeb]

Hi,
I‘m currently in north west Saudi Arabia and spotted this bird earlier today. Photos taken with phone but what stood out was the brightness of the white on forehead and collar which is unusual for a redstart. Obvious red tail and dark wings. It’s migration so anything could turn up but any suggestions welcome. Thanks

 

[Brian J Small]

A normal nominate adult male Common Redstart in autumn.

Brian

 

[TassieDeb]

A normal nominate adult male Common Redstart in autumn.

Brian

Thanks. Just found the white unusually bright, but that’s all I could come up with.

 

[TassieDeb]

Brian,
Just read your paper on the Common Redstart and am enlightened, many thanks!