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Güldenstädt's Redstart
Phoenicurus erythrogastrus
34.3333, 77.4167
Field Notes
Description:
This one has a clear white cap and distinct white patches on the wings. The wing patches have led to its other name: White-winged redstart. Chestnut coloured belly or undersurface. Black chin, neck and wings.
Habitat:
Saw this at NorthPullu, near the 18000+ feet Khardungla Pass. There was a fast flowing snow-melt stream and this bird was happily hopping around on the grass land where yaks grazed.
Notes:
Redstarts are common in Ladakh; I spotted at least two different species.
Reference Links:
Güldenstädt's Redstart (Phoenicurus erythrogastrus)
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PublishedJune 18, 2014
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