White-capped Redstart
A species of Chaimarrornis Scientific name : Phoenicurus leucocephalus Genus : Chaimarrornis
White-capped Redstart, A species of Chaimarrornis
Botanical name: Phoenicurus leucocephalus
Genus: Chaimarrornis
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Description General Info
Photo By Arnab Pal 
Description
Both genders are black with red underparts and white crown atop their heads. Males have a larger white pattern on top of the head and brown or red spots under the wings. It is found in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, as well as some adjoining areas. The species ranges across Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. This species was formerly placed in the monotypic genus Chaimarrornis but was moved to Phoenicurus based on the results of a molecular phylogenetic study published in 2010. 
Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Arnab Pal 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world flycatchers Genus
Chaimarrornis Species
White-capped Redstart 
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