BIRDS

Painted Whitestart

Myioborus pictus

NativeMigratoryRare visitor

12.5–15 cmLength

9.8 gWeight

4 eggsClutch

13 daysIncubation

Bird 12.5–15 cm long. Migratory. Lives in forests. Feeds on insects. Forages in the trees.

There are 5 observations of Painted Whitestart in Québec, mostly in Capitale-Nationale and Mauricie, and it has been reported in 2 of the 17 regions.

Where to see it