Western Tanager
by Joy McAdams
Title
Western Tanager
Artist
Joy McAdams
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The colourful Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana), is almost entirely yellow, with black wings and a red-orange head. It is just a little smaller than a robin.
It belongs to the family of cardinals, grosbeaks and buntings. A western counterpart to the Scarlet Tanager, this species occurs in summer farther north than any other tanager -- far up into northwestern Canada. The tanager family is very large; there are over 250 members. Most live in South America, with only a handful making the annual journey to North America to breed.
Although Western Tanagers are not abundant in B.C. where this image was shot, they do occur regularly. Despite their size and bright plumage they seem to go unnoticed by many. This may be due to their habits. They show a preference for coniferous or mixed forests and often forage high in trees. They generally build their nests in conifers; most are at least five metres above the ground. Their song is quite similar to that of the American Robin. This further helps them to “blend in” and remain unnoticed.
Featured in the following FAA groups:
Wild Birds Of The World - Photography 5/17/2017
Poetic Poultry 5/18/2017
A Birding Group - Wings 5/18/2017
Wildlife- One A Day 5/19/2017
FAA Portraits- Birds 5/23/2017
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May 17th, 2017
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