American Redstart

Paruline flamboyante

Setophaga ruticilla

• Description

  The tiny males are unmistakable with their black upperparts and orange patches on the sides, wings and tail. The female is gray with yellow patches.

• Habitat

  Deciduous or Hardwoods, Forest, Forest Edges, Forest Openings, Mixed Woods, Moist Woodlands, Suburban Forest

• Interesting Fact

  American Redstarts capture insects in flight and by picking them off leaves and twigs. Their flight resembles that of a butterfly.