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A photo of a Red Tanager (Piranga flava), male
Red Tanager, Male

Red Tanager

Piranga flava

The hepatic tanager (Piranga flava) or red tanager is a medium-sized American songbird. Formerly placed in the tanager family (Thraupidae), it and other members of the genus Piranga are now classified in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae). The species's plumage and vocalizations are similar to other members of the cardinal family. Members of the northern group are larger and stockier than other Piranga tanagers and have a relatively short tail and a stout bill. Its brightest color is always on its forehead and throat. In all plumages, it has gray flanks, dusky cheeks, and a dark eye streak. The female is yellow, and the male is red.
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Hannah Stewart
Sunday 21 May 2023 - 11:21pm
United States
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Zac Peterson
Tuesday 09 May 2023 - 1:26pm
United States
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Carrol Smith
Monday 08 May 2023 - 7:50pm
United States
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Ralph Baker
Saturday 22 Apr 2023 - 1:33pm
United States
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