Daurian Redstart
Phoenicurus auroreus
The Daurian Redstart (Phoenicurus auroreus) is a common chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found in 20 countries, weighing about 16 g. The Daurian redstart is a small passerine bird from temperate Asia.
About the Daurian Redstart
The Daurian redstart is a small passerine bird from temperate Asia. The species was first described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1776.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Sweden.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December, with peak activity in December. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Daurian Redstart look like?
- The Daurian redstart is a small passerine bird from temperate Asia.
- How big is a Daurian Redstart?
- The Daurian Redstart is a small sized bird weighing about 16 g.
- Where can you see a Daurian Redstart?
- The Daurian Redstart occurs in 20 countries, including Taiwan, South Korea, China, Japan and Hong Kong SAR China.
- What birds look similar to a Daurian Redstart?
- The Daurian Redstart is most easily confused with the Plumbeous Water Redstart, the Blue-fronted Redstart and the Hodgson's Redstart.
- Is the Daurian Redstart endangered?
- The Daurian Redstart is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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