Ohio field viewing guide
Scarlet Tanager (female) in Ohio — where & when to see them by RV
Piranga olivacea
Female is olive-yellow with darker wings, no red plumage
4peak months
2prime spots
Natural history
About the Scarlet Tanager
Scarlet Tanagers forage deliberately in the canopy for insects and berries. The female builds a shallow cup nest on a horizontal tree branch, often in a beech or oak.
Where to look
Conservation status
See the Scarlet Tanager (female) up close
When to watch
The best months to see the scarlet tanager
Wildlife runs on a calendar. Here is the window when sightings peak in Ohio — plan your trip around the lit months, then check the local refuge or park report before you go.
Best months
May · Jun · Jul · Aug
Best detected by its slow, raspy song from treetops between dawn and mid-morning; check eBird for recent sightings.
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Good to know
Common questions
How can I tell a female Scarlet Tanager from other greenish birds?
Look for the dark, notched wings and relatively stout bill; the female lacks wing bars and has a dull olive back and yellow underparts.
When is the best month to see them in Ohio?
June is typically peak breeding season, with males singing actively and females moving in the understory.
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