Scarlet Tanager Bird Poster | Audubon Songbird Art Birdwatcher Gift

Celebrate the brilliant beauty of North America's most vibrant songbird with this Scarlet Tanager Bird Poster by Swell Scenes. Featuring a stunning male Scarlet Tanager in vivid crimson plumage with contrasting black wings against warm autumnal foliage, this Audubon-inspired artwork captures the striking elegance of this beloved eastern forest bird. Perfect for birdwatchers, birders, nature enthusiasts, cottagecore lovers, and anyone passionate about backyard wildlife and ornithology.

Why You'll Love It

• Stunning Songbird Beauty: Male Scarlet Tanager's brilliant red body and jet-black wings make it one of North America's most spectacular and sought-after birds to spot.
• Audubon-Style Illustration: Classic ornithological art approach celebrates the natural history tradition of John James Audubon and vintage bird illustration.
• Perfect Birdwatcher Gift: Ideal for birders, backyard bird enthusiasts, Audubon Society members, nature photographers, or anyone who loves spotting songbirds.
• Cottagecore & Farmhouse Decor: Warm autumnal colors and vintage botanical aesthetic bring natural elegance to cottagecore, farmhouse, or nature-inspired interiors.

About the Scarlet Tanager

The Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) stands as one of eastern North America's most spectacular songbirds—a flash of tropical brilliance in temperate forests. Breeding males display stunning crimson-red bodies contrasting sharply with jet-black wings and tail, creating an unforgettable sight when spotted in the forest canopy. Despite their brilliant coloring, Scarlet Tanagers are notoriously elusive, preferring the high canopy of mature deciduous and mixed forests from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Coast. Their preference for oak and maple forests means they're often heard before they're seen, singing their distinctive robin-like song with a raspy quality from treetops. These medium-sized songbirds breed across the eastern United States and southern Canada during spring and summer, then migrate thousands of miles to South America's tropical forests for winter—an incredible journey for a bird weighing less than an ounce. Female and non-breeding male Scarlet Tanagers wear more subdued greenish-yellow plumage with darker wings, providing excellent camouflage in leafy canopies. The species feeds primarily on insects during breeding season, particularly caterpillars, beetles, and wasps gleaned from leaves and branches. They also enjoy berries and fruits, making them occasional visitors to backyard feeders with offerings like oranges or berry bushes. Scarlet Tanagers require large, undisturbed forest tracts for successful breeding, making them indicators of healthy forest ecosystems. Spotting a male Scarlet Tanager is considered a prize sighting for birdwatchers—that brilliant scarlet against green leaves represents one of nature's most striking color combinations. This artwork celebrates the Scarlet Tanager's beauty in the tradition of classic ornithological illustration, honoring both the bird's natural splendor and the rich history of American bird art pioneered by John James Audubon.

Print & Frame Details

• Premium 189gsm matte paper using archival pigment inks
• Vibrant red plumage with autumnal foliage color palette
• Framed options include a 0.75″ (1.9 cm) Ayous wood frame in black, white, or natural
• Lightweight Acrylite front protector and hanging hardware included
• Available in multiple sizes, framed or unframed
• Printed to order to reduce waste and support sustainable practices

Thoughtful Craftsmanship

At Swell Scenes, every print is made to order with museum-quality materials. Our wildlife art series celebrates nature's beauty and biodiversity — made for bird lovers, naturalists, and anyone who finds wonder in the natural world.

About Swell Scenes

Swell Scenes turns beloved wildlife and natural wonders into bold, beautiful artwork that fits any space. With a passion for birds, nature conservation, and design, our posters bring the beauty of the natural world into your home.