"The most widespread and abundant tanager in Texas ... Sometimes called the 'summer redbird,' the all-red male might at first glance be taken for a cardinal, but it lacks the prominent crest and black face of that familiar year-round resident. The fairly heavy bill is yellowish or horn-colored. The female remains a drabber greenish above and mustard yellow or gold below, often with an orange cast."

The bird above is a Summer Tanager it is full red plumage. But earlier in the year, it will have a more varied
coloration.

Photo taken with a Nikon D70 using a William Optics 80mm f/6 telescope at prime focus.

October 1, 2005.