Definition

Noun: 1. A small, migratory, flycatching warbler (Setophaga ruticilla) native to eastern North America. The male is noted for its striking black plumage with bright orange patches on its sides, wings, and tail, which are prominently displayed in flight and during courtship displays.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We spotted an American redstart flitting through the underbrush, its orange tail feathers flashing.
  • The American redstart is known for its active, fanning tail movements while hunting insects.
  • During the spring migration, birdwatchers eagerly look for the arrival of the American redstart.

Advanced Usage

• "A male American redstart": Specifically refers to the distinctively colored black and orange male of the species.
  • A male American redstart defended its territory from a rival.
• "American redstart habitat": Refers to the woodland and forest edges, often near water, where this bird breeds.
  • Conservation efforts focus on preserving American redstart habitat.

Variants and Related Words

• Redstart (n): A common shortened, informal name for the American redstart. Also used for unrelated Old World birds of the genus .
  • The redstart is a lively addition to the woodland chorus.
• Setophaga ruticilla (n): The scientific binomial (genus and species) name for the American redstart.

Synonyms

• Flycatching warbler: A descriptive term highlighting its insect-hunting behavior within the wood-warbler family.
• (The) Painted redstart: Note: This is a different species () found in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, not a direct synonym but a related bird with a similar common name.

Noun

1. flycatching warbler of eastern North America the male having bright orange on sides and wings and tail