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Redstart Identification Guide

The Redstart is a small migratory bird recognised by its white forehead and orange-red tail. It mainly lives in open woodlands, orchards, and large natural gardens. Here, you will learn how to identify the Redstart through its appearance, song, behaviour, diet, breeding, and preferred habitats.
What I look like

What I look like

The Redstart is quickly recognized by its **white forehead** and **orange tail and breast**.

The Redstart is quickly recognized by its white forehead and orange tail and breast.

It has a **black face and throat**.

It has a black face and throat.

The top of its head, back, and wings are **grey**.

The top of its head, back, and wings are grey.

The female is much **lighter** than the male.

The female is much lighter than the male.

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My songs, my calls

My songs, my calls

The song of the Redstart is a **grating trill** without the sound of crumpled paper.

The song of the Redstart is a grating trill without the sound of crumpled paper.

It makes various **calls** like **"huit" and "tic-tic"**.

It makes various calls like "huit" and "tic-tic".

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How I behave

How I behave

It is often **perched** on a high spot to watch for prey.

It is often perched on a high spot to watch for prey.

It often has **bent legs** and **bobs its tail** nervously.

It often has bent legs and bobs its tail nervously.

It captures its prey on the **ground** or in **flight**, or **on leaves** while hovering.

It captures its prey on the ground or in flight, or on leaves while hovering.

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How I reproduce

How I reproduce

The breeding season of the Redstart extends from April to August.

It produces **1 to 2 broods per year** of 5 to 7 blue-green eggs.

It produces 1 to 2 broods per year of 5 to 7 blue-green eggs.

Its nest is a **cup of twigs, straw, and leaves** in cavities and nest boxes.

Its nest is a cup of twigs, straw, and leaves in cavities and nest boxes.

In the garden, it will use **open nest boxes** or closed ones that are large with a wide entrance.

In the garden, it will use open nest boxes or closed ones that are large with a wide entrance.

It is **rare** in gardens because it prefers nesting in old trees of forests, orchards, and large natural gardens.

It is rare in gardens because it prefers nesting in old trees of forests, orchards, and large natural gardens.

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What I eat

What I eat

The Redstart captures and eats **insects** and **larvae**.

The Redstart captures and eats insects and larvae.

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Where to find me

Where to find me

The Redstart lives in **open forests, orchards, and large natural gardens**.

The Redstart lives in open forests, orchards, and large natural gardens.

It is a **long-distance migrant**.

It is a long-distance migrant.

The population of Redstarts is **declining**.

The population of Redstarts is declining.

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The Redstart is identified by its white forehead, orange tail, harsh trill, and active hunting from perches. Visual identification and habitat location are essential for reliable observation.