Luzon water-redstart

Description

The Luzon water redstart is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.It is endemic to the Philippines.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests,subtropical or tropical moist montane forests,and rivers.The Luzon water-redstart is a small,Old World flycatcher restricted to rapidly deteriorating riverine habitat in the Philippines.The male has dark,slate-blue upperparts,sullied brown on the wings,and a striking chestnut-red belly and tail.The female is similar in appearance but the feathers of the belly and tail are a less prominent rufous-brown.Consistent with the typically harsh call notes of most other Old World flycatchers,the Luzon water-redstart has a high-pitched shrill whistle.