About the Luzon Redstart
The Luzon water redstart, also known as the Luzon redstart, is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found primarily on Luzon with no records in Mindoro since 1965. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forest, tropical moist montane forest where it is typically found on the banks of fast flowing rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Phoenicurus bicolor |
| Species Codes | luzred1, LWRE, LUWR, LURE |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Luzon Redstart belong to?
The Luzon Redstart (Phoenicurus bicolor) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Luzon Redstart?
The Luzon Redstart is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Luzon Redstart?
The Luzon water redstart, also known as the Luzon redstart, is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found primarily on Luzon with no records in Mindoro since 1965. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forest, tropical moist montane forest where it...
Where can I report a Luzon Redstart sighting?
You can log sightings of Luzon Redstart on eBird (ebird.org) using species code luzred1, or on iNaturalist.
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