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What are the distinguishing features of the painted redstart?

The painted redstart is a large warbler that averages 15 cm (6 inches) in length with a wingspan that extends 65–75 cm (25–30 inches). The bird has glossy black feathers with a white line under each eye, a white patch on the top of each wing, white secondary feathers on the undersides of the tail and wings, and vibrant red-orange feathers on the breast and abdomen.