Bluetail

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Habitat and behaviour

Habitat: Coastal scrub (autumn vagrant).
Diet: Insects.
Best time to spot: Red-flanked Bluetail; blue tail.

When to look

Scarce or local in the UK. Timing varies by region, so check recent sightings before you travel. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.

How rare is it?

The Bluetail sits in our Rare tier for the UK: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.

Recent UK sightings

Similar birds

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• Pallas's Leaf WarblerRare · Coastal scrub (late autumn)
• Red-breasted FlycatcherRare · Coastal scrub (autumn)

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