Western Tanager

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cardinalidae
gptkbp:adult_plumage bright yellow with black wings
olive-yellow
gptkbp:behavior often found in flocks
often seen in mixed-species flocks
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
depends on food availability
gptkbp:calls_for sharp 'chip' sound
gptkbp:color conical
bright yellow underparts
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Western_Tanager
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in Native American folklore
gptkbp:diet fruits
insects
gptkbp:egg_color blue-green
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cardinalidae
gptkbp:first_described_by by George Ord
gptkbp:fledging_period 10 to 12 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gleaning
gptkbp:genus Piranga
gptkbp:habitat coniferous forests
open woodlands
western United States
Canada to Mexico
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Western Tanager
gptkbp:incubation_period 12 to 14 days
gptkbp:length 15 to 18 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays
gptkbp:migration late summer to fall
migratory bird
to Central America
gptkbp:nesting plant fibers
in trees
made of twigs and grasses
hidden in foliage
high in dense vegetation
gptkbp:predators hawks
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Scarlet_Tanager
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Piranga_ludoviciana
gptkbp:soundtrack melodic and varied
gptkbp:species gptkb:Piranga_ludoviciana
gptkbp:subspecies none recognized
gptkbp:tail_type notched
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends breeding territory
gptkbp:vision excellent
gptkbp:vocalization varied and complex
gptkbp:weight 20 to 30 g
gptkbp:wildlife popular among birdwatchers
a threat to populations
gptkbp:wingspan 25 to 30 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range gptkb:Mexico
gptkbp:year 1818