Painted Redstart
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Painted Redstart
myioborus pictus
The Painted Redstart is a dazzling, hyperactive member of the wood-warbler family Parulidae, renowned for its striking plumage and energetic behaviors. Resident in the montane canyons and pine-oak woodlands of the southwestern United States down through Mexico and Central America, this small passerine is a delight for birdwatchers. It stands out not only for its bold color palette but also for its distinctive habit of hopping along tree trunks and canyon walls while constantly pivoting, fanning its tail, and half-spreading its wings. This restless, rhythmic performance is not just for show; it is a highly evolved foraging strategy designed to startle resting insects into flight. Once flushed, the insects are swiftly snatched mid-air by the agile bird. Unlike many other warbler species where only the male sings, female Painted Redstarts are accomplished singers themselves, often performing duets with their mates.
生息地: Found in steep, shaded mountain canyons, pine-oak woodlands, and montane riparian forests, typically near freshwater streams.
外見
The Painted Redstart is easily identified by its dramatic, high-contrast plumage. It features a deep jet-black head, back, throat, and upper breast, which dramatically contrasts with a brilliant, vibrant red belly and lower breast. Broad, bright white patches on its wings and stark white outer tail feathers are highly visible, especially when the bird is in flight or performing its characteristic fanning displays. It also possesses a small but distinct white crescent shape directly beneath each eye. This medium-sized warbler typically measures 13 to 15 centimeters in length, with a slender build and a long, active tail.
界Animalia門Chordata綱Aves目Passeriformes科Parulidae属Myioborus
カテゴリ
鳥類レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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Their habit of fanning their wings and tails makes them look like small wind-up toys as they hop along branches.
They build their nests exclusively on the ground, often choosing steep slopes or rocky canyon walls where predators have a hard time reaching.
Unlike most other wood-warblers, female Painted Redstarts sing beautiful, complex songs that are nearly identical to the males' songs.
特殊能力
能力
Flush-Chase Foraging
Spreads its tail and wings to flash high-contrast white patches, startling resting insects into the air for an easy catch.
能力
Vocal Duetting
Both males and females sing highly synchronized, melodic songs to strengthen pair bonds and defend territory.
能力
Canyon Nesting
Constructs well-concealed cup nests on steep canyon slopes, tucked safely under rock ledges, roots, or grass tufts.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 13-15 cm
- 翼開長
- 20-23 cm
- 体重
- 0.008-0.011 kg
- 寿命
- 3-7 年
- 一度の産卵数
- 3-7
- 抱卵期間
- 13-15 日
- 渡りの距離
- 1500 km
食性と食事
Feeds almost exclusively on a wide variety of small insects, capturing them mid-air or gleaning them from tree bark.
主な食物
- Flies
- Beetles
- Caterpillars
- Moths
- Leafhoppers
採餌方法
- Foraging
生態系とのつながり
host plant
Arizona White Oak
Quercus arizonica
Nests in and searches for insects on branches of this common montane oak tree.
parasite
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Breeding nests are sometimes target-parasitized by this bird, which lays eggs in the redstart's nest.
eaten by
Cooper's Hawk
Accipiter cooperii
Prays upon adult and fledgling Painted Redstarts in forested canyon territories.
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よくある質問
Painted Redstartを見分けるには？
Painted Redstartを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Painted Redstartの長さは何ですか？
13-15 cm
Painted Redstartの翼開長は何ですか？
20-23 cm
Painted Redstartの体重は何ですか？
0.008-0.011 kg
Painted Redstartの寿命は何ですか？
3-7 年
Painted Redstartは何を食べますか？
Feeds almost exclusively on a wide variety of small insects, capturing them mid-air or gleaning them from tree bark.
Painted Redstartは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found in steep, shaded mountain canyons, pine-oak woodlands, and montane riparian forests, typically near freshwater streams.
Painted Redstartはどのように狩りをしますか？
Foraging
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