Plumbeous Water-redstart (Phoenicurus fuliginosus)
The bird's common name refers to its colour which resembles lead. Their preferred habitats are streams,nullahs and rivers with boulders that are shaded, as well as vegetation near riverbanks. Streams with higher populations of insects such as mayflies appear to be preferred.
They are typically found at relatively high elevations, with the ones living in the Himalayas seen between 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) and 4,100 metres (13,500 ft). However, they tend to descend to lower altitudes during the winter.
Plumbeous Water-redstart (Phoenicurus fuliginosus)
The bird's common name refers to its colour which resembles lead. Their preferred habitats are streams,nullahs and rivers with boulders that are shaded, as well as vegetation near riverbanks. Streams with higher populations of insects such as mayflies appear to be preferred.
They are typically found at relatively high elevations, with the ones living in the Himalayas seen between 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) and 4,100 metres (13,500 ft). However, they tend to descend to lower altitudes during the winter.