Redstart

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The Redstart has its name by right: a reddish brown tail, which stands out when the bird flies away. Unfortunately, the number of species is still declining.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicurus_phoenicurus

Map:

http://eol.org/data_objects/21381248

Scientific name:

Phoenicurus phoenicurus

Presence in western Europe:

Common

More information

Size:

Sparrow

Birdtype:

songbirds

Main colour:

Light brown,

Dark brown

Beak colour:

Black

Beak shape:

Thin and short

Crown colour:

Light brown

Breast colour:

Light brown

Belly colour:

White

Throat colour:

Light brown

Rump colour:

Red,

Reddish brown

Upperwing colour:

Light brown

Underwing colour:

Brown

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

Black

Leg shape:

Songbird

Tail colour:

Red,

Reddish brown

Tail shape:

Square

Looks like

Black Redstart

Read more about Black Redstart

The female Redstart is browner, with a slightly orange-coloured breast. The female Black Redstart is grey.