Blue-fronted Redstart
Phoenicurus frontalis
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 frontalis (Blue-fronted Redstart)
About the 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 southern Yunnan, the Patkai and northern Indochina. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. The female is brownish-grey, with paler underparts.
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Recent sightings of Blue-fronted 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 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China | |
| 3 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 4 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 5 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 6 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 7 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Blue-fronted Redstart in Langtang National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Blue-fronted Redstart sighting in Langtang National Park, based on 250 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Blue-fronted Redstart in Langtang National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Blue-fronted Redstart in Langtang National Park in our monthly data.