Bird Guide

American Redstart vs Palm Warbler

American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla)

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

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The American redstart is a smallish warbler. It measures 11 to 14 cm (4.3 to 5.5 in) in total length and has a wingspan of 16 to 23 cm (6.3 to 9.1 in). Its length is boosted by a relatively long tail and it is one of the lightest birds in its family. Weight is considerably less in winter than in summer. Males weigh an average of 8.6 g (0.30 oz) in summer but drop to 7.2 g (0.25 oz) in winter, while females drop even more from an average of 8.7 g (0.31 oz) to an average of 6.9 g (0.24 oz). Among standard measurements, the wing chord is 5.5 to 6.9 cm (2.2 to 2.7 in), the tail is 4.9 to 5.

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Sonogram of the American Redstart
Recorded by Jonathon Jongsma · Song · Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Dakota, Minnesota, United States · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Tommy Andriollo · CC BY 4.0
Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum)

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

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Measurements: Length: 12–14 cm (4.7–5.5 in) Wingspan: 20–21 cm (7.9–8.3 in) Weight: 8.5–14.2 g (0.30–0.50 oz)

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Sonogram of the Palm Warbler
Recorded by Doug Hynes · Song · Wolfes Island, Nova Scotia, Canada · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren · CC BY 2.0

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