Blue-capped Redstart
Phoenicurus coeruleocephala
Silhouette: Martin Bulla, based on François Desbordes' illustration · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMuscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats)
- GenusPhoenicurus (True Redstarts)
- SpeciesPhoenicurus coeruleocephala (Blue-capped Redstart)
About the Blue-capped Redstart
The blue-capped redstart (Phoenicurus coeruleocephala) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. Its range extends in an arch across the eastern Alpide belt : from the Altai Mountains to central Nepal. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Blue-capped Redstart in Langtang National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 2 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Blue-capped Redstart in Langtang National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Blue-capped Redstart sighting in Langtang National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Blue-capped Redstart in Langtang National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Blue-capped Redstart in Langtang National Park in our monthly data.