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Western Tanager2026-04-09T10:00:28-05:00

Western Tanager

Bird Species

Western Tanagers nest in coniferous forests of the north but during migration may show up along the Gulf Coast.  The adult male has an orange-red head, bright yellow body with black wings, back and tail.  Females and young are dimmer yellow-green.

Scott Meyer
Harris County
Western Tanager

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