Hi, I saw this bird right after seeing a red scarlet tanager - is this the non-breeding variant?
Z zbird5 New member May 19, 2021 #1 Hi, I saw this bird right after seeing a red scarlet tanager - is this the non-breeding variant?
Q qwerty5 Well-known member May 19, 2021 #2 It's a female Scarlet Tanager. Non-breeding males do look the same, but at this time all males will be bright red
It's a female Scarlet Tanager. Non-breeding males do look the same, but at this time all males will be bright red
Z zbird5 New member May 19, 2021 #3 qwerty5 said: It's a female Scarlet Tanager Click to expand... Thanks so much! I saw the male earlier!
qwerty5 said: It's a female Scarlet Tanager Click to expand... Thanks so much! I saw the male earlier!
KC Foggin Super Moderator Staff member Opus Editor Supporter May 19, 2021 #4 Yes, a female Scarlet Tanager and beautifully captured.
Microtus Maryland USA (he/him) Supporter May 19, 2021 #5 Welcome, zbird5. You photographed a lovely female Scarlet Tanager.