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The American Redstart is an enigmatic species in Louisiana, occurring in a small handful of broad-leaved forests. These branch-nesting insectivores are locally common in the Florida Parishes, yet nearly absent at equal latitudes westward. Because the species is both an early and late migrant, the "Possible" records may represent nonbreeding migrants. The American Redstart is a frequent host of cowbirds.
painting by Louis Agassiz Fuertes 1914
male (left) and female (right)
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These urban-tolerant and branch-nesting omnivores are widespread in Louisiana, occurring even in small woodlots. Like Brown Thrashers, they nest near the ground but often sing from tree tops. Many cardinal nests fledge cowbird young, but the percentage of nests that are affected is quite low compared to many other species. The Northern Cardinal is probably Louisiana's most abundant bird.
painting by Louis Agassiz Fuertes 1914
female (left) and male (right)
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Although most common in the Pine Region, these shrub-nesting granivores and insectivores also breed in open habitats of the northern Mississippi Alluvial Valley, southern Lafourche Parish, and a few other places. The "Possible" records on the map may represent nonbreeding migrants.
painting by Louis Agassiz Fuertes 1914
male (upper), molting male (middle), and female