American Yellow Warbler vs American Redstart
Setophaga aestiva compared with Setophaga ruticilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Yellow Warbler | American Redstart |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Setophaga aestiva | Setophaga ruticilla |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Parulidae | Parulidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) |
| Weight | 9.925 g (0.35 oz) | 8.274999999999999 g (0.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-6 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
American Redstart only
None
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
American Yellow Warbler
Least Concern
American Redstart
About These Birds
American Yellow Warbler
A vibrant songbird with bright yellow plumage, the American Yellow Warbler weighs just under 10 grams. It frequents shrubby edges, wetlands, and gardens across North America. Males display rusty streaks on the breast during breeding season.
American Redstart
The American Redstart is an active wood warbler weighing about 8 g with a 12.4 cm wingspan, with males showing bold black-and-orange plumage. It fans its tail and droops its wings to flush insects from foliage, a distinctive foraging behavior observed across its North American breeding range.