For all the beautiful birds that can be seen throughout the summer, only one bird species in the world has “summer” officially in its name – the summer tanager (Piranga rubra). No matter what time of year, this gallery gives you all the best looks at these brilliantly red birds, the stunning yellow females, and the mottled males in molt from their juvenile to adult plumage.

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