Western Tanager
Western Tanager
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The Western Tanager is a stunning and colorful migratory bird of western North America, featuring a bright yellow body, black wings with white bars, and, in males, a vibrant red face and throat.
Where to spot
Breeds in coniferous and mixed forests across western North America, from Canada south to Mexico. Winters from Mexico south through Central America.
How to spot
Look in open coniferous or mixed forests, particularly at forest edges. They forage actively in the mid to upper canopy. Listen for their somewhat burry, robin-like song and a distinctive "pit-it-tick" call.
When to spot
Best seen during spring and fall migration (May, August-September) when they can appear in various habitats. During breeding season (June-July), they are in coniferous forests. Winter residents are present from October to April in their southern range.
Where to spot
Breeds in coniferous and mixed forests across western North America, from Canada south to Mexico. Winters from Mexico south through Central America.
How to spot
Look in open coniferous or mixed forests, particularly at forest edges. They forage actively in the mid to upper canopy. Listen for their somewhat burry, robin-like song and a distinctive "pit-it-tick" call.
When to spot
Best seen during spring and fall migration (May, August-September) when they can appear in various habitats. During breeding season (June-July), they are in coniferous forests. Winter residents are present from October to April in their southern range.
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The male Western Tanager's striking red head feathers get their pigment, rhodoxanthin, not from its diet, but through a unique metabolic conversion process in the bird's body.
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