American Redstart — size comparison

The American redstart feeds among leaves and twigs, flushing small insects through body movements. It breeds in North America and winters in the Caribbean and t

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Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

ok. 12 cmDorosły ptak
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
6–9 gObie płcie — Cornell
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
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American RedstartTotal lengthapprox. 12 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
American Redstart — size comparison — facts and sources

The American redstart feeds among leaves and twigs, flushing small insects through body movements. It breeds in North America and winters in the Caribbean and tropical Americas, using forests, woodland margins and scrub for food and rest.

It spreads and moves tail and wings to flush insects, pursuing escaping prey in brief agile flights.

Measurement sources