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Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Authorship: (Wilson)
Records
It was observed during May 1995 at Echo Spring by S. Cutler (UTEP), and 17 July 2010 at the Box on the Rio Grande by J.D. Johnson (UTEP); 8 May 2022 at the headquarters by V. Mata-Silva (UTEP) (Photos).
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
SubphylumVERTEBRATA (Vertebrates)
ClassAves (Birds)
OrderPASSERIFORMES
FamilyCARDINALIDAE (Cardinal, Bunting, Dickcissel, Grosbeak, and Pyrrholoxia Family)
GenusPiranga
Speciesludoviciana
Recent Observations
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Western Tanager (opens in new tab)IMRS
IMRS
IMRScrot_arocApr 26, 2024Hudspeth County, TX, USA
Western Tanager (opens in new tab)IMRScrot_arocApr 26, 2024Hudspeth County, TX, USA
Piranga Capucha Roja (opens in new tab)paco_perezOct 25, 2026Mixquiahuala de Juárez, Hgo., México
Piranga Capucha Roja (opens in new tab)xavi-wan_kenobiOct 24, 2026Coacalco de Berriozábal, Méx., México
Piranga capucha roja (opens in new tab)virghenOct 25, 202645737 Jal., México
Western Tanager (opens in new tab)matthazelgrenMay 30, 2026Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA
Western Tanager (opens in new tab)nogoodnamestSep 7, 2026Madera Nature Trail, Green Valley, AZ, US
Western Tanager (opens in new tab)g_heatonOct 15, 2026Mulegé Municipality, BCS, Mexico
Western Tanager (opens in new tab)libbyokOct 24, 2026Manor Way, Los Altos, CA, US
Piranga capucha roja (opens in new tab)alexmorOct 24, 2026Valle Cuauhtémoc Acámbaro, Gto., México
Conservation assessments from the following sources:
- NatureServe Explorer
- IUCN Red List
- Texas Parks & Wildlife — Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
| IUCN Red List | LCLeast Concern |
|---|---|
| NatureServe Global (opens in new tab) | G5Secure |
| NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab) | S4BApparently Secure |
| Texas SGCN | Not assessed |
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