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Western Tanager Piranga ludoviciana

Overview

Description

The western tanager (Piranga ludoviciana), is a medium-sized American songbird. Formerly placed in the tanager family (Thraupidae), it and other members of its genus are classified in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae). The species's plumage and vocalizations are similar to other members of the cardinal family.1

Taxonomy

Passeriformes > Cardinalidae (Cardinals and Allies) > Cardinals, Grosbeaks, and Allies

Sightings

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Relevant Sightings

Places Seen

  • Arizona, United States
  • California, United States
  • Morelos, Mexico

Media

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Footnotes

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_tanager