Summer Tanager

The Summer Tanager is a songbird in the Cardinalidae family. It gets its name from the brilliant red color that covers its entire body and conjures up images of hot summer days. Male summer tanagers have rose-red feathers, while females have yellowish-green feathers. As juvenile birds grow older, they typically develop a mottling of red and yellow plumage. Their red hue derives from their diet, which includes berries and insects, particularly bees.

During the summer, they may be found in the southern United States and Mexico, while during the winter, they can be found in Central and South America. They prefer to reside in wooded locations with enough trees to build their nests in. Summer Tanagers are around 6.7 inches long and 1 ounce in weight. If you come across one in the wild, its vocalizations may sound similar to those of an American robin.