What is this bird's name, and why is it so confusing?
Answer:
This is a Western Tanager. The confusing part is that it is not really a Tanager (family Thraupidae). Instead, it is a member of the Cardinal family, Cardinalidae.
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Question:
The Common Raven is often a scavenger, but its beak is not strong enough to tear through the thick hide of a winter-killed deer. What clever trick does it often use to get at the nutritious flesh inside?