Bird
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivaceaScarlet Tanagers spend much of their time high in broadleaf forest canopies. Breeding males are scarlet with black wings and tail, while females and nonbreeding males are olive-yellow with darker wings.
songbirdforest canopylong-distance migrant
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyCaterpillars, beetles, wasps
Predators
- hawks
- owls
- snakes
ThreatsForest fragmentation, collisions, pesticide exposure, and habitat loss on migration and wintering grounds
HabitatsLarge deciduous and mixed forests, especially where a closed canopy remains intact
Life spanUsually several years in the wild, with records approaching twelve years
Classification
- FamilyCardinalidae
- SpeciesPiranga olivacea
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Use sound and binoculars rather than approaching canopy nests.
Responsible observation
- Listen: A hoarse robin-like song and sharp call often carry from the canopy.
- Identify: Check for a thick pale bill and unbarred dark wings.
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