SCARLET TANAGERPiranga Rubra:7-7.75"
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Scarlet Tanagers are part of a tropical species of birds that migrate north to breed in the dense wooded pine forests. The Scarlet tanager travels further north than the restof its species. They are not as energetic as other migrating species such as the various warblers. Scarlet Tanagers are fairly dificult to observe because they generally perch at the top of the canopy and stay still for long periods of time. When Scarlet Tanagers come north before the onset of the heavy insect season, they sometimes can be seen landing on lawns in suburban areas. Their range is western US and very southern Canada.
My mom saw this Scarlet Tanager sitting in their front yard and thought at first it was a cardinal. Then she saw the black wings and went and got my Dad.... GO MOM!! I haven't seen one of these in years and years.
Scarlet Tanager in our front yard
Scarlet Tanagers are part of a tropical species of birds that migrate north to breed in the dense wooded pine forests. The Scarlet tanager travels further north than the restof its species. They are not as energetic as other migrating species such as the various warblers. Scarlet Tanagers are fairly dificult to observe because they generally perch at the top of the canopy and stay still for long periods of time. When Scarlet Tanagers come north before the onset of the heavy insect season, they sometimes can be seen landing on lawns in suburban areas. Their range is western US and very southern Canada.
My mom saw this Scarlet Tanager sitting in their front yard and thought at first it was a cardinal. Then she saw the black wings and went and got my Dad.... GO MOM!! I haven't seen one of these in years and years.
Scarlet Tanager in our front yard
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Beautiful Bird
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