South · Central Flyway

Summer Tanager in Texas

Yes — Summer Tanagers are common summer breeders in Texas, present from April to September and peaking in April. Piranga rubra · Cardinalidae

CommonAbundance
Summer breederSeasonal status
6Active months
148,230Observations

About Summer Tanager in Texas

Summer Tanager is a North American backyard bird.

In Texas, this species is classified as common. It visits during the breeding season, typically spring through summer. The best months to observe this bird are April, May, June, July, August, September. Peak activity occurs in April, May, June.

Monthly Activity — Summer Tanager in Texas

Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.

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Identification

FamilyCardinalidae
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Best Time to See Summer Tanager in Texas

January
Low
February
Low
March
Low
April
Peak
May
Peak
June
Peak
July
Peak
August
Peak
September
Peak
October
Low
November
Low
December
Low

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Summer Tanager in Texas: Quick Facts

The Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra) is a common bird in Texas. It is classified as a summer breeder in the state, falling within the South region and the Central Flyway migration corridor.

The best months to spot this species in Texas are April, May, June, July, August, September. For birders in Houston and throughout Texas, knowing the seasonal patterns of Summer Tanager can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Texas using the related birds section.