Washington wildlife
Western Tanager (male)
Piranga ludoviciana
A vivid yellow and red songbird of high mountain forests.
See the Western Tanager (male) up close
Best months
May · Jun · Jul · Aug
Best viewed in early morning from late May through July; check park conditions and fire closures before visiting.
Where to look
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (high elevation forests)Mount Rainier National Park (subalpine forests)
Conservation status
common summer resident in coniferous forests
Good to know
What is the best time of day to see Western Tanagers?
Early morning when they are most actively singing and foraging.
Do Western Tanagers come to feeders?
They occasionally visit feeders for fruit or grape jelly, but prefer natural food sources.
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