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Phœnicurus
''Phoenicurus'' is a genus of passerine birds in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae, native to Europe, Asia and Africa. They are named redstarts from their orange-red tails ('start' is an old name for a tail). They are small insectivores, the males mostly brightly coloured in various combinations of red, blue, white, and black, the females light brown with a red tail. A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2010 led to a reorganization of the Old World flycatchers family in which the two species in ''Rhyacornis'' and the single species in ''Chaimarrornis'' were merged into ''Phoenicurus''. The genus ''Phoenicurus'' was introduced by the English naturalist Thomas Forster in 1817. The type species (by tautonymy) is the common redstart (''Phoenicurus phoenicurus''). The name ''Phoenicurus'' is from Ancient Greek φοινιξ (''phoinix''), "(Phoenician) crimson/purple" (see also Tyrian purple), and ουροσ (''-ouros'') -"tailed".. The genus contains the follow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Redstart
The black redstart (''Phoenicurus ochruros'') is a small passerine bird in the genus ''Phoenicurus''. Like its relatives, it was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family (Turdidae), but is now known to be an Old World flycatcher (Muscicapidae). Obsolete common names include Tithys redstart, blackstart (not to be confused with the species currently known as blackstart) and black redtail. Taxonomy and systematics The first formal description of the black redstart was by the German naturalist Samuel Gottlieb Gmelin in 1774 under the binomial name ''Mottacilla ochruros''. The species is now placed in the genus ''Phoenicurus'' that was introduced in 1817 by the English naturalist Thomas Forster. Both parts of the scientific name are from Ancient Greek and refer to the colour of the tail. The genus name ''Phoenicurus'' is from ''phoinix'', "red", and ''-ouros'' -"tailed", and the specific ''ochruros'' is from ''okhros'', "pale yellow" and ''-ouros''. The black redstart is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Przevalski's Redstart
Przevalski's redstart (''Phoenicurus alaschanicus''), also known as the Ala Shan redstart, is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.IOC World Bird LisFamily Muscicapidae/ref> It is endemic to China. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. References Przevalski's redstart Birds of North China Birds of Central China Endemic birds of China Przevalski's redstart Przevalski's redstart (''Phoenicurus alaschanicus''), also known as the Ala Shan redstart, is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.IOC World Bird LisFamily Muscicapidae/ref> It is endemic to China. Its natural habitat is temperate fores ... Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Muscicapidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monotypic
In biology, a monotypic taxon is a taxonomic group (taxon) that contains only one immediately subordinate taxon. A monotypic species is one that does not include subspecies or smaller, infraspecific taxa. In the case of genera, the term "unispecific" or "monospecific" is sometimes preferred. In botanical nomenclature, a monotypic genus is a genus in the special case where a genus and a single species are simultaneously described. In contrast, an oligotypic taxon contains more than one but only a very few subordinate taxa. Examples Just as the term ''monotypic'' is used to describe a taxon including only one subdivision, the contained taxon can also be referred to as monotypic within the higher-level taxon, e.g. a genus monotypic within a family. Some examples of monotypic groups are: Plants * In the order Amborellales, there is only one family, Amborellaceae and there is only one genus, '' Amborella'', and in this genus there is only one species, namely ''Amborella trichopoda. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White-capped Redstart
The white-capped redstart or white-capped water redstart (''Phoenicurus leucocephalus'') is a passerine bird of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae native to the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, and to certain regions of Central Asia. Description Both genders are black with red underparts and white crown atop their heads. Males have a larger white pattern on top of the head and brown or red spots under the wings. It is found in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, as well as some adjoining areas. The species ranges across Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. This species was formerly placed in the monotypic genus ''Chaimarrornis'' but was moved to ''Phoenicurus'' based on the results of a molecular phylogenetic study published in 2010. References white-capped redstart Birds of India Birds of the Himalayas Birds of Myanmar Birds o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luzon Water Redstart
The Luzon water redstart (''Phoenicurus bicolor''), also known as the Luzon redstart, is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found primarily on Luzon with no records in Mindoro since 1965. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. This species was formerly placed in the genus ''Rhyacornis'' but was moved to ''Phoenicurus'' based on the results of a molecular phylogenetic study published in 2010. Description EBird describes the bird as "A fairly small bird of fast-flowing streams through foothill and montane forest or scrub. Slaty-blue with a rufous belly and tail. Female is a duller version of the male. Somewhat similar in color to Blue-headed Fantail, but has a shorter tail and is usually restricted to streams. Also similar to Blue Rock-Thrush, but smaller, with a dark tail. Song is a slightly ascending series of notes run togethe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plumbeous Water Redstart
The plumbeous water redstart (''Phoenicurus fuliginosus'') is a passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is found in South Asia, Southeast Asia and China. Males are slate blue in colour, while females are grey. The bird's common name refers to its colour which resembles lead. They tend to live near fast-moving streams and rivers. Taxonomy The plumbeous water redstart belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. It was previously placed in the genus ''Rhyacornis'' but was moved to ''Phoenicurus'' based on the results of a molecular phylogenetic study published in 2010. The species consists of two recognized subspecies – ''Phoenicurus fuliginosus fuliginosus'' and ''Phoenicurus fuliginosus affinis''. The former was described by Nicholas Aylward Vigors in 1831, while the latter was described by William Robert Ogilvie-Grant in 1906 and is found in Taiwan. In China, the female and first-year male redstarts appear more brown at the to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue-fronted Redstart
The blue-fronted redstart (''Phoenicurus frontalis'') is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae, the Old World flycatchers. It breeds in central China and the Himalayas (where it winters in the southern foothills, as well as in Yunnan, Northeast India and northern Southeast Asia). Its natural habitat is temperate forests. The female is brownish-grey, with paler underparts. Gallery Image:Blue fronted Redstart- Male - Himachal I2 IMG 3517.jpg, Male at Mailee Thaatch (10,500 ft.) in Kullu-Manali District. of Himachal Pradesh, India Image:Blue-fronted Redstart female in Pangot, Uttarkhand, India.jpg, Female in Pangot, Uttarakhand Uttarakhand ( , or ; , ), also known as Uttaranchal ( ; the official name until 2007), is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the "Devbhumi" (literally 'Land of the Gods') due to its religious significance and ..., India Image:Blue-fronted Redstart at Deoria Taal.jpg, A particularly bold Blue-fronted Reds ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Güldenstädt's Redstart
Güldenstädt's redstart (''Phoenicurus erythrogastrus'') also sometimes called the white-winged redstart, is a species of bird in the genus ''Phoenicurus'', family Muscicapidae. It is found in the high mountains of the southwestern and central Palearctic in the Caucasus, Karakoram, Pamir, Himalaya, Tian Shan, and Altai, in the countries of Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, China, Georgia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It is one of the largest redstarts, 18 cm long and 21–29 g weight. The adult male is black above except for a white crown, a white patch on the wing, and an orange-red tail; below, the throat and upper breast are black, and the rest of the underparts a rich orange-red. The female and immature male are brown above and orange-buff below, with an orange-red tail. It breeds at high altitudes from 3,600–5,200 m in alpine meadows and rock-fields, moving slightly lower to 1,500–4, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moussier's Redstart
Moussier's redstart (''Phoenicurus moussieri'') 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. It is the smallest redstart, only 12 cm long and 14–15 g weight. The male has a black head with a broad white stripe running above each eye and down the side of the neck. The upperparts are black other than a white wing patch, and the rich chestnut tail, from which it and other redstarts get their names (''start'' is an old word for ''tail''). The underparts are a rich orange-red. The female has a pale brown head and upperparts, and the underparts are a paler orange than the male, although generally redder than the underparts of the similar but larger female co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daurian Redstart
The Daurian redstart (''Phoenicurus auroreus'') is a small passerine bird from temperate Asia. In Japan, it is known as ''jōbitaki'' (ジョウビタキ). The species was first described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1776. Description and systematics Its length is 14 to 15 cm and its weight is 11 to 20 g. Like all typical redstarts, they are strongly sexually dimorphic. Breeding males have a grey crown and nape with lighter forehead and crown-sides, a black face and chin, brownish mantle and wings and a large white wing patch; the chest, lower back and rump are orange, and the tail is black with orange sides. Juvenile males are similarly patterned but much duller and less clearly marked. Females are warm brown above, paler below, have an orange rump and tail sides, and have a large white wing patch similar to the males. Bill, eye, legs and feet are black in both sexes. It was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family (Turdidae), but is now generally considered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White-throated Redstart
The white-throated redstart (''Phoenicurus schisticeps'') is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Nepal, Bhutan, central China and far northern areas of Myanmar and Northeast India. Its natural habitat is temperate forest A forest is an area of land dominated by trees. Hundreds of definitions of forest are used throughout the world, incorporating factors such as tree density, tree height, land use, legal standing, and ecological function. The United Nations' ...s. References white-throated redstart Birds of Bhutan Birds of Nepal Birds of China white-throated redstart white-throated redstart white-throated redstart Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Muscicapidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hodgson's Redstart
Hodgson's redstart (''Phoenicurus hodgsoni'') is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. Its natural habitat is temperate forest A forest is an area of land dominated by trees. Hundreds of definitions of forest are used throughout the world, incorporating factors such as tree density, tree height, land use, legal standing, and ecological function. The United Nations' ...s. It is a winter visitor in the Himalayas. Gallery File:RuticillaHodgsoniWolf.jpg, Illustration of Hodgson's redstart by Joseph Wolf (1854) File:Hodgsons redstart.jpg, Hodgson's redstart, Manas NP, Assam, India References Hodgson's redstart Birds of Bhutan Birds of China Birds of Tibet Birds of Yunnan Hodgson's redstart Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Muscicapidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
