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Scarlet Tanager

Piranga olivacea

Least Concern
Wingspan
18.5 cm
Weight
30.71666666666667 g
Family
Cardinalidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 18.5 cm 7.3 in
Weight 30.71666666666667 g 1.08 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 9-12 days.

Clutch Size

3-5

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Cardinalidae (Cardinals & Grosbeaks)
Genus Piranga
Species Piranga olivacea

Distribution

Scarlet Tanager has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Scarlet Tanager endangered?
The Scarlet Tanager has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Scarlet Tanager nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 9-12 days.
How big is the Scarlet Tanager?
The Scarlet Tanager has a wingspan of 18.5 cm, weight of 30.71666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Scarlet Tanager belong to?
The Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cardinalidae.

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