It was formerly known as the stripe-backed tanager. The Piranga bidentata or flame-colored tanager is a medium-sized American songbird that belongs to the Cardinalidae family, also known as the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks. It can be found from Mexico through Central America and northern Panama, as well as on occasion in the United States; four […]
Piranga Olivacea – Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea, or commonly known as scarlet tanager is a medium-sized American songbird that can be found throughout the country. For a long time, it was classified as a member of the tanager family (Thraupidae). In addition to deciduous forests and pine-oak woodlands, parks and suburban areas with large trees were good places to look […]
Piranga Ludoviciana – Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana, commonly known as western tanager is a medium-sized American songbird that can be found throughout the country. Formerly classified as a member of the tanager family (Thraupidae), other members of its genus, as well as the bird itself, are now classified as members of the cardinal family (Cardinalidae). Similar to other members of […]
Piranga Rubra – Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra, commonly known as summer tanager is a medium-sized songbird native to North America. Previously classified as a member of the tanager family (Thraupidae), it and other members of its genus are now classified as members of the cardinal family (Cardinalidae). Similar to other members of the cardinal family, the species’ plumage and vocalizations […]
Piranga Flava – Hepatic Tanager
The Hepatic tanager, Piranga flava is a medium-sized songbird found in North America. Previously classified as a member of the tanager family (Thraupidae), it and the other members of its genus are now classified as members of the cardinal family (Cardinalidae). Similar to other members of the cardinal family, the species’ plumage and vocalizations are […]