Scarlet Tanager Sightings in Halifax

A Rare Bird Brings Birdwatchers to the City

Birdwatchers from both Ontario and the rest of Canada have been flocking to Halifax, Nova Scotia, in recent days, to catch a glimpse of a bird that they never thought they would see this far north: the scarlet tanager.

A male scarlet tanager was first spotted in Halifax on Friday, May 15th, and has been sighted regularly since then. This is the first time that this species has ever been seen in Halifax, and only the second time that it has been seen in Nova Scotia.

The scarlet tanager is a medium-sized songbird that is native to the eastern United States. The male scarlet tanager is a brilliant crimson color, with black wings and tail. The female scarlet tanager is a duller red, with olive-green wings and tail.

Birdwatchers are thrilled to have the opportunity to see the scarlet tanager in Halifax, as it is a rare bird that is not often seen in Canada. However, the bird's presence in Halifax is also a reminder of climate change, as the scarlet tanager is expanding its range northward as the climate warms.

What is the Scarlet Tanager?

The scarlet tanager is a medium-sized songbird that is native to North America.

• Males are a brilliant scarlet color, while females are a duller orange-red.
• Scarlet tanagers are migratory birds that spend their summers in North America and their winters in South America.
• The scarlet tanager is a member of the family Cardinalidae, which also includes the cardinal and the pyrrhuloxia.

Where Can I See the Scarlet Tanager?

The scarlet tanager is found in deciduous forests and woodlands throughout eastern North America. It is most common in the southeastern United States, but its range is expanding northward as climate change causes the tree line to move northward.

How Can I Identify the Scarlet Tanager?

The scarlet tanager is a medium-sized songbird with a bright red body and black wings and tail.

• The male scarlet tanager is a brilliant red color, with black wings and tail.
• The female scarlet tanager is a duller orange-red, with olive-green wings and tail.
• The scarlet tanager has a thick, slightly hooked bill.
• The scarlet tanager is a migratory bird that spends its summers in North America and its winters in South America.

What Does the Scarlet Tanager Eat?

The scarlet tanager is an insectivore, which means that it eats insects.

• The scarlet tanager primarily eats insects, but it will also eat fruits and berries.
• The scarlet tanager forages for food in trees and shrubs.
• The scarlet tanager is a migratory bird that spends its summers in North America and its winters in South America.