About the White-winged Redstart
Güldenstädt's redstart, also known as the white-winged redstart, is a species of bird in the genus Phoenicurus, family Muscicapidae. It is found in the high mountains of the southwestern and central Palearctic in the Caucasus, Karakoram, Pamir, Himalaya, Tian Shan, and Altai, in the countries of Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, China, Georgia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Phoenicurus erythrogastrus |
| Species Codes | whwred2, GURE, WWRE, GÜRE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-winged Redstart belong to?
The White-winged Redstart (Phoenicurus erythrogastrus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-winged Redstart?
Güldenstädt's redstart, also known as the white-winged redstart, is a species of bird in the genus Phoenicurus, family Muscicapidae. It is found in the high mountains of the southwestern and central Palearctic in the Caucasus, Karakoram, Pamir, Himalaya, Tian Shan, and Altai, in the countries of Afg...
Where can I report a White-winged Redstart sighting?
You can log sightings of White-winged Redstart on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whwred2, or on iNaturalist.
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