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Blue-fronted Redstart (Phoenicurus frontalis)

Blue-fronted Redstart (Phoenicurus frontalis) is 15–16 cm long and weigh 12–19 gm. The only redstart with inverted-T pattern on tail. Breeding male has blue head, back, wings and throat.Habitat is birch scrub and open grassy areas in alpine zone. It feeds on Insects, berries, seeds. Insects predominate May–Sept, but from Aug berries and seeds also taken.Its breeding season starts from Mid-May to Aug in Himalayas and May–Jul in China.

 

 

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Uploaded on June 23, 2020
Taken on November 14, 2018