White-capped Redstart

Phoenicurus leucocephalus

Least Concern

The White-capped Redstart is an Old World flycatcher of the Himalayas and adjacent foothill forests. It moves through undergrowth, forest edge, gardens, or mountain scrub, taking insects, berries, and small invertebrates while giving rich songs, ticking calls, or flicking-tail displays.

Family

Muscicapidae

Group

Old World Flycatchers

Range

White-capped Redstart Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Himalayas and adjacent foothill forests

Population

≈ 2M–20M

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