Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana)

Western Tanager, a reference photo — Photo: http://www.naturespicsonline.com/ · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The western tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) is a medium-sized American songbird. Formerly placed in the tanager family (Thraupidae), it and other members of its genus are now classified in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae). The species' plumage and vocalizations are similar to other members of the cardinal family.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Western Tanager being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Cardinalidae
Genus: Piranga
Species: Piranga ludoviciana

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