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Zwarte roodstaart op een tak

Black Redstart

Black Redstart

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12 hours ago door Simeon
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The Black Redstart is a robin-sized bird known for its dark sooty plumage and striking rufous-orange tail, which it constantly quivers. This adaptable species is often found in urban and rocky environments.
Where to spot
Widespread across Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Often found in rocky slopes, urban areas, industrial sites, and open woodlands, favoring sparse vegetation and exposed perches.
How to spot
Look for them perched prominently on buildings, rocks, or bare branches, constantly flicking their rusty tail. The male's dark body and bright orange tail are distinctive; females are duller grey-brown with a similar tail.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in some parts of its range where it is resident. Migratory populations are best seen during breeding season (April-August) and migration (March-April, September-October).
roodborsttapuit, natuur, zangvogel
Zwarte roodstaart
Zwarte roodstaart
Zwarte Roodstaart - Black Redstart
26202 Zwarte Roodstaart / Black Redstart
Zwarte roodstaart op een tak
roodborsttapuit, natuur, zangvogel
Credits: hansbenn
Zwarte roodstaart
Credits: Frans & all
Zwarte roodstaart
Credits: Frans & all
Zwarte Roodstaart - Black Redstart
Credits: hans zwitzer
26202 Zwarte Roodstaart / Black Redstart
Credits: Vlaskop
Zwarte roodstaart op een tak
Black Redstarts are remarkably adaptable, often nesting in industrial areas, ruins, and even power stations, showing a strong affinity for man-made structures as substitutes for natural cliffs.
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Simeon
Simeon
12 hours ago
Black Redstart
Ede, Gelderland
Spotted Black Redstart
Spotted Black Redstart
+40
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Lorenzo
17 hours ago
Black Redstart
Marsaglia, Piemonte
Spotted Black Redstart
Spotted Black Redstart
+55
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Ron
1 day ago
Black Redstart
Bourmont-entre-Meuse-et-Mouzon, Grand Es...
Spotted Black Redstart
Spotted Black Redstart
+20
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Simone
1 day ago
Black Redstart
Bourmont-entre-Meuse-et-Mouzon, Grand Es...
Spotted Black Redstart
Spotted Black Redstart
+55
Lifer
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Paula
Paula
3 days ago
Black Redstart
Wijhe, Overijssel
Spotted Black Redstart
Spotted Black Redstart
+55
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Ron
3 days ago
Black Redstart
Liverdun, Grand Est
Spotted Black Redstart
Spotted Black Redstart
+50
The Great Migration
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Marko
4 days ago
Black Redstart
Laren, Noord-Holland
Spotted Black Redstart
Spotted Black Redstart
+65
Lifer
I see them all
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monique
6 days ago
Black Redstart
Álora, Andalucía
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Spotted Black Redstart
+55
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