Western Tanager - Thraupidae Piranga ludoviciana
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This tanager flew into a window in a rainstorm and was unable to fly for a few minutes.
Western Tanager



Male & Female Tanager
Located at Upper Setting, Uinta Mountains, Summit County, Utah on 7 July 2010
Their nest was located in the conifer that fell over in the wet spring rains
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Female
Western Tanager pale adult female, Thraupidae Piranga ludoviciana, June 29, 2004, Center Canyon,Road to Strawberry Valley, Wasatch County, Utah, ©NJ Davis





Photo Details
#1 Photo - 8 May 2011, Draper Utah, Salt Lake County, Utah- This bird flew into a window in a rainstorm and was stunned for a few minutes.
#2 Photo - 7 July 2010, Upper Setting, Uinta Mountains, Summit County, Utah - ©NJ Davis
#3 Photo - June 29, 2004, Road to Strawberry Valley, Wasatch County, Utah  - ©NJ Davis

Description
L 7.25 WS 11.5, Female has pale wing bars, Gray back contrasts with yellowish nape, Short tail, Yellow rump and undertail coverts

Utah Range Map
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