Black redstart named Bird of the Year 2024

The black redstart has been named Bird of the Year 2024 by the Czech Ornithological Society, replacing last year's winner, the common pochard. Originally a high-altitude species, the black redstart has gradually migrated to urban environments over the course of several centuries. While the nesting population used to be strictly migratory, in recent years the bird has been spotted in cities even during winter, which the Czech Ornithological Society says is probably related to global warming and climate change.

The Bird of the Year campaign, which has been taking place in the Czech Republic since 1992, aims to raise awareness of endangered bird species.