Scarlet tanager: Crowds flock to Halifax to spot rare bird
Thousands of birders have flocked to a park in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to catch a glimpse of a rare scarlet tanager.
The bird, which is normally found in the eastern United States, has been spotted in Point Pleasant Park for the past few days.
It is the first time a scarlet tanager has been seen in Nova Scotia in more than 100 years.
The bird has been attracting large crowds of birders, who are eager to get a glimpse of the rare bird.
The scarlet tanager is a medium-sized songbird with a bright red body and black wings.
The male scarlet tanager is one of the most brightly colored birds in North America.
The female scarlet tanager is a duller olive-green color.
The scarlet tanager is a migratory bird that breeds in the eastern United States and winters in Central and South America.
The scarlet tanager is a member of the tanager family, which includes over 400 species of birds.
Tanagers are found in a wide variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Tanagers are known for their beautiful songs and their bright colors.
The scarlet tanager is a threatened species in Canada.
The population of scarlet tanagers has been declining in recent years due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
The scarlet tanager is listed as a threatened species under the Species at Risk Act.
The sighting of a scarlet tanager in Nova Scotia is a rare and special event.
