A vibrant migratory songbird native to western North America, characterized by its striking yellow, black, and white plumage. The Western Tanager inhabits coniferous and mixed forest ecosystems during breeding seasons.
Primarily found in mountain and foothill forests across western regions of North America, ranging from southern Alaska to Mexico, with peak populations in western United States mountain ranges like the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountains.
Critical seed disperser and insectivore, contributing to forest ecosystem balance by controlling insect populations and supporting forest regeneration through seed distribution.
