In the sunlit pine forests and mountain woodlands of western North America, this flame-faced traveler moves through the canopy with easy confidence. It feeds on insects, berries, and soft fruits, shifting its diet with the seasons as it migrates between breeding and wintering grounds. What makes it extraordinary is its adaptability — thriving from deep forests to backyard trees, it helps regulate insect populations while stitching distant habitats together through its long journeys. Bright as a spark against green needles, a lively messenger of changing seasons.
Western Tanager 👇
