The river chat (Himalayan river bird):
The white-capped redstart, or river chat (length around 19 cm). This is a handsome maroon and black bird with a contrasting white cap.
Scientific name: Chaimarrornis leucocephalus.
Scientific name: Chaimarrornis leucocephalus.
Our friend Arunangshu captured this recently when he took his students for a trek and excursion in Himalyas in Uttaranchal, India.
Photo: Arunangshu Sinha, Kolkata
