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Painted Redstart (Myioborus pictus)

Painted Redstart (Myioborus pictus)
Painted Redstart (Myioborus pictus)

About Painted Redstart (Myioborus pictus)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Perching Birds
  • Family: New World Warblers

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

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