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Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

Photo by Jimmie
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Summer Tanager

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Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

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jakewade97
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Scarlet Tanager

Piranga olivacea

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KarenL
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Comments (7)
Jimmie
Thanks Jake, updated accordingly.
jakewade97
Please change the name to summer tanager
jakewade97
That is a summer tanager. Scarlet tanagers have a black wing.
HeatherMiller
I'm still just a beginner when it comes to paying close attention to birds, but I have not seen this one yet. It looks awesome!!!
Jimmie
Thanks for the ID, and the info!
KarenL
Interesting birds - the male is deep red but the female is a dull yellowish green.

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