Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
The Western Tanager and Scarlet Tanager are two species of
small tanagers that are closely related but are usually easily distinguished by
plumage and voice. Both are found in a variety of wooded habitats.
Slightly short-tailed than Western; uniform green upperside
unlike Western and Summer.
Voice: Song of about five phrases in fairly rapid,
continuous series; pattern reminiscent of American Robin but phrases hoarse,
notes more slurred. Call a hard chik-brrr;
may give single or double chik note
without brr. Flight call a clear
whistle puwi.
Occasional individuals are orange and/or show colored median
coverts.
Works Cited
Sibley, D. A. The Sibley Guide to Birds. New
York City: Chanticleer Press, Inc. (2000): 463.
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