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White-capped redstart
A striking black, chestnut and white bird of Himalayan torrents, with a white cap that shows from a long way off.
How to recognise it
A white crown on a black head, a deep chestnut belly and tail. Perches on rocks in white water and dips its body constantly.
Where to see it
Gangotri
Shares every Himalayan river with the plumbeous redstart; the pair of them is the surest sign that you are standing beside real mountain water.
Surya Kund Falls · Harsil Valley
Naggar
Shares every Himalayan river with the plumbeous redstart; the pair of them is the surest sign that you are standing beside real mountain water.
Jogini Falls · Jana Waterfall · The Beas river below Naggar
Rishikesh
Shares every Himalayan river with the plumbeous redstart; the pair of them is the surest sign that you are standing beside real mountain water.
Phool Chatti Waterfall · DhaulSrot Waterfall · Shivpuri