May 23 2024
The Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) is one of the most spectacular songbirds of eastern North America. A breeding male can seem almost impossibly bright, with a scarlet-red body set against jet-black wings and tail. Yet despite those dramatic colors, Scarlet Tanagers can be surprisingly difficult to find. They spend much of their time high in …
May 04 2023
A flash of orange against a backyard tree, fence post, or woodland trail can make an unfamiliar bird surprisingly memorable. But an orange chest alone does not always reveal its identity. American Robins, bluebirds, orioles, grosbeaks, thrushes, and several smaller songbirds can all display shades ranging from pale peach and cinnamon to brilliant pumpkin orange. …
