male in breeding plumage (California, USA; 2006-04-23)
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Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Native Range: North America
Notes: prefers open wooded habitats; striking sexual dimorphism, with male having much brighter plumage; female generally similar to some female orioles but bill stouter and not so pointed.
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red on head and face; yellow underparts (California, USA; 2006-04-23)
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black tail, wings, and back (California, USA; 2006-04-23)
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yellow also on nape, lower back, and rump (California, USA; 2006-04-23)
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female; much drabber; wingbars; tanager bill (California, USA; 2007-09-30)
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female bathing (California, USA; 2007-09-30)
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male posing for portrait (California, USA; 2006-04-23)
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