American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Parulidae

About

The American redstart is a New World warbler. It is unrelated to the Old World (common) redstart.

Fun Fact

American Redstarts fan their bright orange or yellow tail patches to flush insects from foliage—one of the most demonstrably useful plumage behaviors known.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in nearly all woody habitats but tends to avoid non-forested agricultural areas.

Diet

Prey by gleaning it from leaves.

Lifespan

10 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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