White-fronted Whitestart

Myioborus albifrons

New World Warblers · Passeriformes · Legendary

The White-fronted Whitestart (Myioborus albifrons) is a legendary new world warbler found only in Venezuela, weighing about 20 g. The white-fronted whitestart or white-fronted redstart is a species of bird in the family Parulidae.

Near ThreatenedLegendaryEndemicEats invertebratesforest20 g

About the White-fronted Whitestart

The white-fronted whitestart or white-fronted redstart is a species of bird in the family Parulidae. It is endemic to forest and woodland in the Andes in western Venezuela. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a White-fronted Whitestart look like?
The white-fronted whitestart or white-fronted redstart is a species of bird in the family Parulidae.
How big is a White-fronted Whitestart?
The White-fronted Whitestart is a small sized bird weighing about 20 g.
Where can you see a White-fronted Whitestart?
The White-fronted Whitestart is endemic to Venezuela, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a White-fronted Whitestart?
The White-fronted Whitestart is most easily confused with the Tepui Whitestart, the Paria Whitestart and the White-faced Whitestart.
Is the White-fronted Whitestart endangered?
The White-fronted Whitestart is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

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