Western Tanager

Western Tanagers are Common from May-September.

Habitat

Western Tanagers are typically found in open coniferous or mixed coniferous and broadleaved forests, although they are very wide-ranging in different habitats. They are common in forest openings, During migration they can be seen in a wide variety of habitats, including suburban yards, grasslands, shrub-steppe, and orchards. 

Behavior

Treetop-foragers, Western Tanagers glean food from foliage and branches, and fly out to catch aerial prey. Although they are brightly colored, they are often inconspicuous and difficult to observe. They are most easily seen during migration when they may be found in atypical habitats

Female

Male