Painted Redstart Myioborus pictus
Overview
Description
The painted redstart or painted whitestart (Myioborus pictus) 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.1
Taxonomy
Passeriformes > Parulidae (New World Warblers) > Wood-Warblers
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 04-27-2024 - Arizona, United States (First Sighting)
- 04-28-2024 - Arizona, United States (Last Sighting)
Places Seen
- Arizona, United States
Media
Photographs
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Audio Recordings
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