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American Redstart, Setophaga ruticilla

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BS-0107

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart adult males have predominantly black plumage, contrasting with white underparts and vivid orange patches on the wings, tail, and sides of the breast. The wings are otherwise black, while the long tail carries orange panels on the outer feathers, bordered by black tips and black central feathers. A uniformly black head and throat lack a contrasting eye ring or facial stripes, continuing into the black upper breast.

Family
Parulidae
Region
North America
Range
xNorth Ameri
Habitat
Temperate Forest
Dominant color
Black
Conservation status
Least Concern

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