Scarlet Tanager
The Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) is a strikingly beautiful songbird native to North America, particularly found in deciduous forests. Males are renowned for their vibrant scarlet-red plumage and contrasting black wings and tail during the breeding season, while females are more subdued with olive-yellow feathers. This striking color makes the males highly recognizable. Scarlet Tanagers feed primarily on insects, such as beetles and caterpillars, but they also consume fruits and berries. Known for their melodious songs, they migrate to Central and South America during the winter months. Despite their beauty, they can be elusive, often staying high in the forest canopy.