White-winged Redstart

Phoenicurus erythrogaster

(P. e. erythrogaster)

Armenian Name: Կարմրափորիկ կարմրատուտ
White-winged Redstart

See Plate 44 for White-winged Redstart and other similar species

Resident Status: Casual
Length:18 cm, Wing Span:28-30 cm
Distribution Map: Map 243.
Description: Male: black above with white crown and wing patch; red underparts and tail. Female: gray-brown above; pale orange-brown below with red-orange tail.
Similar Species: Common, Black Redstarts.
Behavior: Constantly quivers tail.
Habitat: Mountain gorges; lower in winter.
Food: Invertebrates, berries.