Scarlet Tanager

The Scarlet Tanager, like the summer tanager, is a member of the Cardinalidae family. It takes its name from the males' characteristic crimson or scarlet color during the summer months, which helps it earn the title of one of the most beautiful red birds. Males have a primarily red appearance, with black wing and tail feathers. Females, on the other hand, are yellowish-green all year. Scarlet tanagers are typically 6.3 to 7.5 inches long and weigh about 1 ounce.

They can be found in eastern North America, Canada, and Mexico, and they spend the winter in South America. The Scarlet Tanager has a very narrow bill compared to other cardinals. It eats fewer seeds than other cardinals, preferring to hunt insects instead. They devour a broad variety of insects, including bees, wasps, and spiders, and can catch them in flight or on the ground. They’re also one of the most difficult birds to find as they stay high in the forest canopy creating rich, burry songs.