




Setophaga ruticilla
The American Redstart is a small, colorful bird with bright orange and black feathers. It loves to flit around trees and bushes, catching insects and singing cheerful songs.
Habitat: Forests
The American Redstart is a small, active warbler. Males are striking with glossy black plumage and vibrant orange patches on their wings, tail, and sides. Females and immatures are duller, featuring yellowish-gray bodies with bright yellow patches in the same locations.





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
31
Male redstarts sometimes have two mates at once, juggling two nests!
Redstarts often sing two different songs, one for territory and another for courtship!
Their scientific name, Setophaga, means 'moth-eater' in ancient Greek!
These tiny birds can fly thousands of miles from Canada to South America for winter!
American Redstart can flash its vibrant tail and wing patches because this movement startles insects, making them easier to spot and catch.
American Redstart can perform quick aerial acrobatics because its agile body and strong wings allow it to snatch flying insects with precision.
American Redstart can quickly hop and dart among leaves because its small size and nimble feet help it flush out hidden bugs.
Tiny insect-eaters that love catching bugs in the air or gleaning them off leaves.

Accipiter cooperii
Eggs, nestlings, and adults are prey.
Malacosoma americanum
Active hunter of various insect larvae.

Acer saccharum
Nests are often built in forks of deciduous trees.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Aerial creatures spend a significant portion of their lives airborne, utilizing flight for various activities such as hunting, migration, or nesting.
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.
The easiest way to identify American Redstart is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
11-14 cm
16-20 cm
0.007-0.009 kg
2-5 years
35 km/h
Tiny insect-eaters that love catching bugs in the air or gleaning them off leaves.
Forests
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May 31, 2026
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May 11, 2023
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