scarlet tanager

The scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea) is a common American bird known for its striking plumage. During the breeding season, the male displays brilliant scarlet feathers with black wings, while the female is primarily olive-colored. Tanagers, in general, are a diverse group of songbirds belonging to the family Thraupidae, found mainly in tropical New World forests and gardens. They are noted for their vibrant colors, with reds, yellows, greens, blues, and black being common. While many tanagers are tropical, the scarlet tanager is one of three species that breed in temperate North America. Their diet often includes fruit and insects, and they are typically arboreal, living in trees and shrubs.12