Summer Tanager

20 cm (8") Common. Southern United States Pine-oak forests, cottonwood and willows along streams, open woodlands, shade trees.

Male: all rosy-red year-round. No crest. Yellowish bill. Similar male Scarlet Tanager has black wings and tail. The first year males may be patchy red and green as they acquire their permanent red plumage.

Female: olive-green above, including wings and tail. Deep yellow below. Similar female Scarlet Tanager has darker wings and a smaller yellowish bill.

Song: Robin-like song; rapid "piki-tucki-tuck" or "pik-a-tuck" call.

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Credit: Syd Phillips

Credit: Jeff Whitlock

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Credit: Syd Phillips

Distribution Maps

Summer Tanager distribution map

Summer Tanager winter distribution map