A small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family, characterized by its distinctive black plumage and reddish-orange tail
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Rocky urban environments, mountainous regions, and human-modified landscapes across Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, typically at altitudes ranging from 0-2,500 meters above sea level
Ecological Role
Insectivorous species playing crucial role in urban and mountain ecosystem pest control, contributing to local arthropod population regulation
Morphology
SKIN COATMales: predominantly black with reddish-orange tail; Females: grayish-brown with muted tail coloration
LIMBS WINGSStrong legs for perching, moderate wingspan of 20-24 cm, allowing agile flight and quick directional changes
HEAD SENSORYSmall rounded head with keen vision, sharp beak adapted for catching flying insects
BODY STRUCTURECompact body, approximately 14-15 cm in length, weighing 12-16 grams
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Tisha Mukherjee
