Not a Western Tanager? (1 Viewer)

[dixonge]

I originally thought this was a Western Tanager. The next thing I tried was some form of either juvenile or female or molting plumage. I have not found any such photo anywhere on the internet that match this bird. I could use some expert opinion!

Tanager?

 

[emupilot]

It is a male Summer Tanager between immature and adult plumage.

 

[Jim M.]

It's a male Summer Tanager (first year male--not nec. molting).

Best,
Jim

 

[Steve Schoech]

I concur ..summer in molt

 

[dixonge]

Well now, that makes sense. Thanks for the quick and decisive ID!

This sighting was on the northwestern edge of Quanah Parker Lake at the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge near Lawton, OK. Date was April 28.