American Redstart

This warbler is both active and colorful.

By: Jerry Poindexter

Photography by Bruce Divaccaro

The American redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) measures between 4 to 5 3⁄4 inches in length and can be seen hopping about tree branches as it searches for insects of all kinds. It is one of the most active members of the warbler family. What is noticeable about the American redstart is the way it keeps its colorful tail slightly fanned as it jumps from branch to branch.

The reference for the pattern and painting notes are from study skins provided by the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona.

Read the rest of this article in Wildfowl Carving Magazine's Winter 2016 issue.

Subscribe to the magazine

Read NextRed-Naped Sapsucker

Share This Article

YOUR RECENTLY VIEWED ARTICLES

American Redstart

Free tutorials, expert tips, exclusive partner offers, and more straight to your inbox!

Reviews

I have not made this yet so I cannot rate it.

Include a Photo

Include a Photo

Click the button above or drag and drop images onto the button. You can upload two images.

We are adding your Comments.

Thank you! Your comment has been added.

We are sorry. There was an error tyring to post your rating and review.

Your comment will appear after our editors have had a chance to review it.

Cancel Reply to Comment

Thanks for your comment. Don't forget to share!

Report Inappropriate Comment

Are you sure you would like to report this comment? It will be flagged for our moderators to take action.

Thank you for taking the time to improve the content on our site.

Sign In to Your Account

Register Now!Forgot Password?

Sign In with one of your Social Accounts

OR

Sign In using Email and Password

[ Privacy Policy ]

[ Close Privacy Policy ]

[ Close Privacy Policy ]