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American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

Photo by Tom15
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Field Notes

Notes:

A boldly patterned warbler of second growth woods, the American Redstart frequently flashes its orange and black wings and tail to flush insect prey from foliage.

Reference Links:

American Redstart, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Comments (8)
Tom15
Leuba they add a nice touch of color flitting through the tree branches:-)
Leuba Ridgway
Must look lovely flitting about the trees....thanks !
Tom15
Thanks Gerardo, the male redstarts have nice colors.

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Birds - Northeast US
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PublishedMay 18, 2013

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