What distinctive plumage feature characterizes the male Western Tanager?
Answer
A brilliant yellow body, black back, and unmistakable flame-red head.
The text describes the male Western Tanager as having a brilliant yellow body, a black back, and an unmistakable flame-red head, although the red intensity can vary.
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