Migration and wintering of small Turdinae in the Iberian Peninsula. III. Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus).

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Published:

Volume 39(1), June 1992. Pages 3-7.

Language:

Spanish

Original title:

Migración e invernada de pequeños turdinos en la Península Ibérica. III. Colirrojo Real (Phoenicurus phoenicurus)

Keywords:

Iberian Peninsula, migration, recoveries, wintering.

Abstract:

Iberian recoveries of redstarts (Phoenicurus phoenicurus) with European origin occur mainly in southern Iberia, while recoveries tend to concentrate in the east during spring. Winter recoveries show that the southwest is the main wintering ground in Iberia. European redstarts segregate partly during their autumn passage across Iberia, those from Germany, Sweden and Norway being mainly recovered to west of 40W meridian, while those from Switzerland, Czechoslovakia and Finland are mainly recovered to east of 40W meridian. Autumn passage takes place from mid-August to early November, whereas spring migrants are recovered from late March. The breeding population, recovery age and sex do not influence the time of autumn passage. Adult birds show a clear trend to winter in Iberia in a higher proportion than young ones.