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Black Redstart

Phoenicurus ochruros

Least Concern (IUCN Red List)Old World Flycatchers
Black Redstart, photographed by Proinsias Mac an Bheatha

Photo: Proinsias Mac an Bheatha · Unsplash · Unsplash License (licence)

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Call and song

About the Black Redstart

Distinctive orange tail, best seen when flashed open or in flight. Varies considerably within range. Western birds are darker overall; male is slaty blackish, female smoky grayish overall. Eastern males have extensive orange on the underparts, and females are warm brown. Song also varies: western birds give a short trill preceded by a few buzzy intro notes, while eastern birds incorporate buzzy and trilled elements. Calls include high-pitched “tseet” and dry clicks. Occupies varied open habitats, often but not always with a rocky component. Feeds mainly on or near the ground, perching rather upright; sings from prominent perches.

Species account: eBird.org, fetched 2025-12-26 · How these pages are made

Where it has been recorded

Recorded in 105 of the 253 countries we have eBird lists for. Each opens that country's checklist.

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