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Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

Photo by MaryEvans2
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Field Notes

Description:

dull green and yellow, was bathing in my waterfall pond. I am thinking maybe a bunting? but hadn't seen this one in my yard before and am not sure.
sorry for the fuzzy photos, but this was taken out my double paned storm window as I didn't want to scare it off.

Species ID Suggestions

Summer Tanager (juvenile)

Piranga rubra

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Liam
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Comments (7)
MaryEvans2
Thank you, and wow Liam, sure hope I get to see one in breeding plumage!
Liam
He truly is beautiful in breeding plumage, Mary! I was lucky enough to have a cooperative male hunting in my yard last April. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7003820
MaryEvans2
Thank you again Liam..I must keep my eyes open to see if it returns this year. Would love to see him dressed him red! http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Summer_Tanager/id/ac
Liam
The yellow flange at the base of the bill makes it a juvenile, not female. Scarlet Tanagers are out of range for Florida, while Summer Tanagers are common Summer residents.

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PublishedFebruary 7, 2012

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