About the American Redstart
The American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) is a species of bird in the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 116 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code amered when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Warblers (Parulidae) |
| Species | Setophaga ruticilla |
| Species Codes | amered, AMRE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the American Redstart belong to?
The American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) belongs to the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the American Redstart?
The American Redstart is a member of the New World Warblers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a American Redstart sighting?
You can log sightings of American Redstart on eBird (ebird.org) using species code amered, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Warblers 116 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
116
Species in Family
51,631
iNat Observations
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