Plumbeous Water Redstart

Overview

Plumbeous Water Redstart (Phoenicurus fuliginosus) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A slate-gray bird of fast mountain streams, constantly bobbing and fanning its chestnut tail; feeds on aquatic insects at water's edge; a delightful companion of rocky brooks.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Phoenicurus; binomial: Phoenicurus fuliginosus; authority: Vigors, 1831. Typical size: 13-14cm. Average lifespan: 5-8 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Move Plumbeous Water Redstart and Luzon Water Redstart from Rhyacornis to Phoenicurus (Voelker 2010; Sangster et al. 2010).