The spectacular plumage of the male American redstart hints at the fiery behavior of this species. If there is a redstart nearby, then you'll know! / Photo by Bill Danielson Sign up for the Gazette's ...

The second half of September and the first half of October combine to represent one of the busiest times of the year. A massive shift from summer to autumn results in so much activity in the outdoors ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Climate change has deteriorated the habitats of many migratory birds ...

The American redstart is a kind of wood warbler. Wood warblers are small, active birds that generally flit around a lot. There are a lot of them. Some species are maddeningly similar. Some are ...

New research shows songbird migration may be driven by more than innate patterns and memory. Recorded flight calls reveal probable social associations between species making the nighttime trek. Here, ...

Hannon, Susan J., Wilson, Scott, and McCallum, Cindy A. 2009. "Does cowbird parasitism increase predation risk to American redstart nests?" Oikos, 118, (7) 1035 ...