Myrtle Warbler vs American Redstart
Setophaga coronata compared with Setophaga ruticilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Myrtle Warbler | American Redstart |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Setophaga coronata | Setophaga ruticilla |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Parulidae | Parulidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) |
| Weight | 13.666666666666666 g (0.48 oz) | 8.274999999999999 g (0.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
American Redstart only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Myrtle Warbler
Least Concern
American Redstart
About These Birds
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.