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The common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus)

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Published: 10 May 2024 › Updated: 10 May 2024The common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus)

The common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus)

The common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus) is a small bird, smaller than a sparrow.

It inhabits almost all of Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East. It spends the winter in Sub-Saharan Africa north of the equator, in northwestern Africa and in the southwestern part of the Arabian Peninsula.

It is a more timid bird than the sparrow, especially the male, which is more colorful (females are brownish-gray). In May (sometimes also in June) the female lays 6-7 turquoise eggs, which she then incubates for 12-14 days.

From my own observation, I can say that their number in Europe is increasing every year.

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Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ82.

This photos are my own.

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