Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Physical Characteristics
Size
6.3-6.7 inches
Wingspan
9.8-11.4 inches
Weight
0.8-1.3 oz
Plumage
Breeding males: brilliant red with black wings. Females and non-breeding males: yellow-green
Distinctive Features
Breeding males: brilliant red with black wings. Females and non-breeding males: yellow-green
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Mature deciduous forests
🍽️ Diet
Insects, fruits
🦅 Behavior
Forages high in canopy, spectacular colors, Robin-like song
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Long-distance migrant to South America
🎵 Sounds
Robin-like song with hoarse quality
🛡️ Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fun Facts
Scarlet Tanagers have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Least Concern
Average size: 6.3-6.7 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Scarlet Tanager sound like?
Scarlet Tanagers make Robin-like song with hoarse quality. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do Scarlet Tanagers live?
Scarlet Tanagers inhabit mature deciduous forests. Long-distance migrant to South America
What do Scarlet Tanagers eat?
The diet of Scarlet Tanagers consists primarily of insects, fruits. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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