Summer Tanager

by | Feb 6, 2019 | Tanagers

Species of bird The summer tanager (Piranga rubra) is a medium-sized American songbird. Formerly placed in the tanager family (Thraupidae), it and other members of its genus are now classified in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae).[2] The species's plumage and...

Scarlet Tanager

by | Feb 6, 2019 | Tanagers

Species of bird Adult female Scarlet Tanager, showcasing the yellow-olive plumage typical of the sex. Photographed in Ottawa, Ontario. The scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea) is a medium-sized American songbird. Until recently, it was placed in the tanager family...

Western Tanager

by | Feb 6, 2019 | Tanagers

Species of bird (Piranga ludoviciana) The western tanager (Piranga ludoviciana), is a medium-sized American songbird. Formerly placed in the tanager family (Thraupidae), other members of its genus and it are classified in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae). The...