About the Painted Redstart
The painted redstart or painted whitestart is a species of New World warbler found in mountainous areas across inland Central America. They are among the largest warblers, reaching the length of 6 inches (150 mm), tail included. Adult birds have glossy black plumage, with white strips on the wing and a bright red belly. Female and male birds have similar appearance. Female painted redstarts have a rare feature of being as good singers as the males.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Warblers (Parulidae) |
| Species | Myioborus pictus |
| Species Codes | paired, PARE, PAWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Painted Redstart belong to?
The Painted Redstart (Myioborus pictus) belongs to the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Painted Redstart?
The painted redstart or painted whitestart is a species of New World warbler found in mountainous areas across inland Central America. They are among the largest warblers, reaching the length of 6 inches (150 mm), tail included. Adult birds have glossy black plumage, with white strips on the wing an...
Where can I report a Painted Redstart sighting?
You can log sightings of Painted Redstart on eBird (ebird.org) using species code paired, or on iNaturalist.
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