American Redstart
Oct 1, 2022 16:23:54 #
Gerritsen Beach, NY
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Eugene
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Eugene
Oct 1, 2022 16:25:46 #
Oct 1, 2022 16:27:51 #
cahale wrote:
Why is it a red start? I see no red anywhere. Just curious.
It's this bird's ID.
Oct 1, 2022 16:32:26 #
cahale
Loc: San Angelo, TX
Bubalola wrote:
It's this bird's ID.
I gathered that. Doesn't change my curiosity. Why is that the bird's ID?
Oct 1, 2022 16:38:33 #
cahale wrote:
I gathered that. Doesn't change my curiosity. Why is that the bird's ID?
I would address your inquiry to the National Audubon Society. Still, thanks for your interest.
Oct 1, 2022 16:43:48 #
Bubalola wrote:
Gerritsen Beach, NY
Please Download and
Thanks for Viewing
Eugene
Please Download and
Thanks for Viewing
Eugene
Beautiful images!
Oct 1, 2022 17:38:16 #
cahale wrote:
I gathered that. Doesn't change my curiosity. Why is that the bird's ID?
Because in most male American Redstarts the yellow feathers shown in this photo are red and some Ornithologist who collected and described it in the 16 or 17th century named it that.
Oct 1, 2022 17:38:57 #
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Oct 1, 2022 18:32:48 #
Oct 1, 2022 18:49:06 #
Beautiful little bird and beautiful photos of it! I too am surprised at the ID. Is this a mutant or a juvenile coloration?
Oct 1, 2022 19:16:39 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Beautiful little bird and beautiful photos of it! I too am surprised at the ID. Is this a mutant or a juvenile coloration?
Female coloration Chief.
Oct 1, 2022 19:51:51 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Female coloration Chief.
Thanks. I'll have to look it up!
Very interesting. The male isn't red either. Yellow and orange. The Painted Redstart IS red! I've learned something today!Oct 1, 2022 20:46:10 #
Oct 2, 2022 03:32:04 #
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