How big is a Moussier's Redstart?

The Moussier's Redstart is a tiny sized bird weighing about 15 g.

Where can you see a Moussier's Redstart?

The Moussier's Redstart occurs in 8 countries, including Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Spain and Italy.

What birds look similar to a Moussier's Redstart?

The Moussier's Redstart is most easily confused with the Blue-capped Redstart, the Güldenstädt's Redstart and the Hodgson's Redstart.

Is the Moussier's Redstart endangered?

The Moussier's Redstart is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Moussier's Redstart

Phoenicurus moussieri

Chats, Old World Flycatchers, and Allies · Passeriformes · Rare

The Moussier's Redstart (Phoenicurus moussieri) is a rare chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found in 8 countries, weighing about 15 g. Moussier's redstart is a small passerine bird in the genus Phoenicurus (redstarts), formerly classed as a member of the thrush family (Turdidae), but is now classified as an Old World flycatcher (Muscicapidae).

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Moussier's Redstart (Phoenicurus moussieri), photo 1 — Photo: (c) eloise kerroux, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by eloise kerroux · cc-by

Moussier's Redstart (Phoenicurus moussieri), photo 2 — Photo: mourad-harzallah · CC BY 4.0

Moussier's Redstart (Phoenicurus moussieri), photo 3 — Photo: William Stephens · CC BY 4.0

Moussier's Redstart (Phoenicurus moussieri), photo 4 — Photo: William Stephens · CC BY 4.0

Moussier's Redstart (Phoenicurus moussieri), photo 5 — Photo: Karim Haddad · CC BY 4.0

Moussier's Redstart (Phoenicurus moussieri), photo 6 — Photo: mourad-harzallah · CC BY 4.0

Moussier's Redstart (Phoenicurus moussieri), photo 7 — Photo: mourad-harzallah · CC BY 4.0

Moussier's Redstart (Phoenicurus moussieri), photo 8 — Photo: Karim Haddad · CC BY 4.0

Moussier's Redstart (Phoenicurus moussieri), photo 9 — Photo: Karim Haddad · CC BY 4.0

Moussier's Redstart (Phoenicurus moussieri), photo 10 — Photo: mourad-harzallah · CC BY 4.0

About the Moussier's Redstart

Moussier's redstart is a small passerine bird in the genus Phoenicurus (redstarts), formerly classed as a member of the thrush family (Turdidae), but is now classified as an Old World flycatcher (Muscicapidae). It is an endemic resident breeder in the Atlas Mountains of northwest Africa. Its habitat is open woodland in rocky areas from sea level up to 3000 m altitude in the mountains.

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Where it lives

Morocco Tunisia Algeria Spain Italy Malta

Recorded as a rare visitor in France, Libya.

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Moussier's Redstart look like?: Moussier's redstart is a small passerine bird in the genus Phoenicurus (redstarts), formerly classed as a member of the thrush family (Turdidae), but is now classified as an Old World flycatcher (Muscicapidae).
How big is a Moussier's Redstart?: The Moussier's Redstart is a tiny sized bird weighing about 15 g.
Where can you see a Moussier's Redstart?: The Moussier's Redstart occurs in 8 countries, including Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Spain and Italy.
What birds look similar to a Moussier's Redstart?: The Moussier's Redstart is most easily confused with the Blue-capped Redstart, the Güldenstädt's Redstart and the Hodgson's Redstart.
Is the Moussier's Redstart endangered?: The Moussier's Redstart is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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