This western tanager and having quite the feast! You may hear the bystander in the video giggle and ask the bird, "What're you eating? Bugs?" and that is correct! Western tanagers mostly feed on insects including wasps, bees, ants, beetles, and grasshoppers. Though they also satisfy their sweet tooth by diving into some fruit and berries. This tanager's behavior is by the book, foraging in the tops of trees, feeding deliberately, and peering about slowly for insects in foliage. The white noise i

Check out a video of a Western tanager that was released after being cared for at Wild ARC. It couldn't fly out to freedom fast enough, as it's transport container was opened. To learn more about being involved with Wild ARC as a wildlife transporter, or to be involved in the work we do as a volunteer in other areas, please click on the following link: https://spca.bc.ca/programs-services/wildlife-rehabilitation/volunteer-wild-arc/?utm_referrer=https://www.google.com/ | BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehab

Step into the high Andes for a raw, up-close moment with the Hooded Mountain Tanager — Buthraupis montana — as it delivers a clear, ringing call captured in ultra HD. This reels clip (4K) isolates the species’ vocalization so you can hear the tonal texture, pacing, and natural ambient backdrop without music or heavy processing. Whether you’re an avid birder trying to confirm a field call, an audio lover seeking authentic nature sounds, or simply after a calming 16 second escape, this footage bri

Western Tanager | Wildlife throughhopeseyes.

Western Tanager | Wildlife throughhopeseyes.