Rictal Bristles of an American Redstart
![A small warbler is held up to a hand, the contrast shows the black whisker-like bristles the bird has around its bill](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/AMRE_IMG-20221014-WA0004.jpg?itok=oB1fbEJR)
Detailed Description
American Redstarts have rictal bristles, stiff feathers around the bill, that are believed to help assist in catching insects during flight.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
American Redstarts have rictal bristles, stiff feathers around the bill, that are believed to help assist in catching insects during flight.
Public Domain.