Quick Facts
Type: Bird
Diet: Omnivore: Insects, berries, seeds
Average lifespan: 8 years (but can live up to 15 years)
Average size: Length: 6–7.5 in.; Wingspan: 11 in.
Average weight: 0.8–1 oz.
Did You Know?
Male western tanagers have a bright scarlet head. However, the red pigment in their feathers is not produced in the bird itself and may instead be found in the insects that they eat.
Last updated: November 9, 2018