Scientific Name: Piranga ludoviciana
Range: North America
The Western Tanager is found in western North America, primarily in coniferous forests.
They can be identified by their brightly colored plumage, with males having a red head, yellow body, and black wings and tail, and females being yellow-green with yellow head and black wings and tail, a distinctive large, conical bill, and a long tail.
They are typically found in coniferous forests, woodlands, gardens, and orchards.
They are migratory birds, spending summers in western North America and winters in Mexico and Central America, and are known for catching insects in mid-flight.
They have a wide variety of songs and calls, often described as sharp, clear, and ringing, complex and melodic, and a harsh “chip” or “chick” sound.
