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Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

Photo by Liam
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Field Notes

Description:

Large tanager, dark-red overall with a large, pale gray bill. Legs and feet are gray. It is the only entirely red bird in North America. It specializes in eating bees and wasps, which is why it is also known as the bee bird. Swift direct flight with quick wing strokes.

Habitat:

Woodlands/Urban

Notes:

Adult male Summer Tanager in my yard.

Reference Links:

Summer Tanager - Whatbird.com

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Comments (6)
MaryEvans2
Absolutely stunning photos Liam, thank you so much for sharing. Now if I can only get lucky enough to spot one colored like this!
Liam
Heather, it's been 5 months, but I have finally fixed it! I have also added a few additional photos.
Liam
Thanks, y'all! :) Be sure to check out my second pic of this guy. For some reason, it didn't want to show yesterday.

Spotted for Missions

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Birds of the World
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The Color Red

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PublishedAugust 10, 2011

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