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Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

An overall red bird with slightly darker wings and a light bill.

Habitat:

They breed in open woodlands in the southern US, especially in oak areas. This guy was hanging out at a creek in a predominantly oak area.

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Summer Tanager

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Comments (3)
Phil_S
I am so envious! I have not yet spotted one. Nice work!
bee.jacbs
Great capture Ashley! Thanks for sharing!

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PublishedApril 16, 2013

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