Güldenstädt's Redstart
Phoenicurus erythrogastrus
The Güldenstädt's Redstart (Phoenicurus erythrogastrus) is a rare chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found in 13 countries, weighing about 25 g. Güldenstädt's redstart, also known as the white-winged redstart, is a species of bird in the genus Phoenicurus, family Muscicapidae.
About the Güldenstädt's 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.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Finland.
When to see it
The Güldenstädt's Redstart can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Güldenstädt's Redstart look like?
- Güldenstädt's redstart, also known as the white-winged redstart, is a species of bird in the genus Phoenicurus, family Muscicapidae.
- How big is a Güldenstädt's Redstart?
- The Güldenstädt's Redstart is a small sized bird weighing about 25 g.
- Where can you see a Güldenstädt's Redstart?
- The Güldenstädt's Redstart occurs in 13 countries, including India, China, Georgia, Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan.
- What birds look similar to a Güldenstädt's Redstart?
- The Güldenstädt's Redstart is most easily confused with the Blue-capped Redstart, the Hodgson's Redstart and the Moussier's Redstart.
- Is the Güldenstädt's Redstart endangered?
- The Güldenstädt's Redstart is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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