Hepatic Tanager
Piranga flava
The Hepatic Tanager (Piranga flava) is a common cardinal found in 23 countries, weighing about 38 g. The red tanager is a medium-sized American songbird in the family Cardinalidae.
About the Hepatic Tanager
The red tanager is a medium-sized American songbird in the family Cardinalidae.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Canada.
When to see it
The Hepatic Tanager can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Hepatic Tanager look like?
- The red tanager is a medium-sized American songbird in the family Cardinalidae.
- How big is a Hepatic Tanager?
- The Hepatic Tanager is a small sized bird weighing about 38 g.
- Where can you see a Hepatic Tanager?
- The Hepatic Tanager occurs in 23 countries, including the United States, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Costa Rica.
- What birds look similar to a Hepatic Tanager?
- The Hepatic Tanager is most easily confused with the Flame-colored Tanager, the White-winged Tanager and the Rose-throated Tanager.
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