Hepatic Tanagers
Tanager Information ... Tanager Species
The Hepatic Tanager, Piranga flava, is a medium-sized songbird of the Tanager family, Thraupidae.
It is one of five Tanagers found in North America.
The habits of the Hepatic Tanager are similar to those of the Western Tanager.
Distribution / Habitat:
Its range includes Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico.
Description:
At an average of 6.75 inches in length, the Hepatic Tanager is larger and stockier than other Tanagers.
The brightest color is always on its forehead and throat. In all plumages, it has grey flanks, dusky cheeks, and a dark eye streak.
This tanager has a relatively short tail and a stout, dark bill.
Adult male:
- Red plumage, brightest on underparts and dark cheeks
Adult female:
- The back is olive and the underparts are orange-yellow. She also has dark cheeks.
- The wings and tail are grey.
Immatures:
- The plumage is similar to the female's.
Similar Species:
- The male Hepatic Tanager can be told from the similar male Summer Tanager by its dark bill and cheeks. Female plumage can be told from similar female Summer Tanager by the darker cheeks and bill.
- The Scarlet Tanager has black wings and tail. Female Scarlet Tanager has more yellow underparts and a paler cheek.
- Female Western Tanager has wing bars.
Song / Call:
Its call is a low, dry chup like the Hermit Thrush. Its song is clearer than other Tanagers, and it is like the Black-headed Grosbeak. Its flight call is a husky and rising weet.
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