




Phoenicurus ochruros
The Black Redstart is a small, lively bird with a beautiful gray body and a bright orange tail. It loves to hop around gardens and parks, singing cheerful songs that make the world feel happy.
Habitat: Urban areas
The Black Redstart has a distinctive sooty grey body for males, while females are duller brown. Both sexes display a striking, constantly quivering orange-red tail. This vibrant tail contrasts with their dark plumage, making them easily identifiable.





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Black Redstarts were among the first birds to return to bombed cities, earning them the nickname 'phoenix bird'!
Male Black Redstarts sing a scratchy song that often includes mimicry of other birds or even human sounds!
Their scientific name, 'ochruros', means 'red tail', celebrating their most striking feature!
They often choose surprising nesting spots, like abandoned machinery, old walls, or even window boxes!
Black Redstarts have a brightly coloured, constantly quivering tail that helps them communicate and possibly distract predators.
Black Redstarts can build nests in human-made structures, like buildings and ruins, helping them thrive in cities.
Black Redstarts can expertly catch insects in mid-air or snatch them from surfaces, thanks to their quick flight and sharp eyes.
These clever birds love to snack on insects and spiders, but enjoy berries and seeds too!

Felis catus
Often preyed upon in urban environments.

Accipiter nisus
A common raptor predator across its range.

Araneus diadematus
Eats various invertebrates like spiders.
Forficula auricularia
Preys on insects found on walls and ground.
Sorbus aucuparia
Eats its berries, especially in autumn and winter.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy watching birds from a distance and be quiet so you don't scare them away.
13-15 cm
23-27 cm
0.014-0.019 kg
2-5 years
60 km/h
These clever birds love to snack on insects and spiders, but enjoy berries and seeds too!
Urban areas
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