American Redstart vs Townsend's Warbler
Setophaga ruticilla compared with Setophaga townsendi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Redstart | Townsend's Warbler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Setophaga ruticilla | Setophaga townsendi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Parulidae | Parulidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) | 12.8 cm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | 8.274999999999999 g (0.29 oz) | 8.925 g (0.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American Redstart
Least Concern
Townsend's Warbler
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.