C/S:   Summer Tanager
    Piranga rubra
     
Av. Size:   7 in (18 cm)
     
Sounds:   rolled pik-u-ruk (Howell/Webb)
     
Identifying Characteristics:   male bright red with black/greyish tinge to tip of wings; female yellow with olive/brown wings and tail
     
Similar to/Compare with:   Scarlet Tanager has black wings
     
Range:   Southern US, through South America
     
Habitat:   open woodlands
     
Other Info/Notes on Photo:   Female pictured in second photo.
   
   
Click thumbnail for large view.