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Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Migrating summer bird. (Non-breeding Male) Medium size songbird. <br>
Medium length thick bill. Reddish/yellow head, yellow neck and chest down to under the tail. Back and wings are black with mottled look on back. One yellow and one white wing bars.

Habitat:

Mixed wood forest and open areas with dense trees.

Notes:

Spotted at a water fountain on a hot day

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Comments (3)
HemaShah
Howe Homestead . Will remember that. Thanks so much.
Jellis
Do you know where Howe Homestead is on near Walnut Blvd? I spotted one out there too hiding from two Red-shouldered Hawks.

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PublishedMay 2, 2014

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