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News:Black Redstart comes around the plains of India from the end of September through March every year for breeding.
Facts:
About Black Redstart:
- The black redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) is a small passerine bird in the redstart genus Phoenicurus.
- It is found almost throughout Europe, Asia and in the portions of Africa and breed in the high altitude areas of Kashmir, Ladakh, Tibet and the Central Himalayan Range.
- In India, the bird sticks to areas near wetlands, open cultivation, scrubs, gardens and orchards.
- Listed as Least Concerned under IUCN Red list.
