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.
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