🦅Mascot: "Tanagers"
4 schools use the "Tanagers" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 4 schools
- States represented
- 2 states
- Most common state
- New York (2)
- Top state per capita
- South Dakota
- Popular school level
- High School (2)
- Mascot type
- Animal • Bird
Most common states: New York (2), South Dakota (2)
Top 3 Color Combos
- (2)RedBlack
- (1)RedSilver
- (1)RedBlackWhite
Reviewed by MascotFinder Research Team
Quarterly accuracy check across mascot insights
Data source: MascotFinder School DB · Cached for performance
If you're lucky enough to have the Tanager as your school mascot, you're in for a treat These birds are not only cute but also packed with some amazing traits. Tanagers are small to medium-sized, often sporting vibrant colors, though some can be sleek in black and white. Males are usually the show-offs with their brighter hues, and they have short, rounded wings that make them look adorably robust 🐦. Found mainly in the Western Hemisphere, particularly in the tropics of South America, these birds are a symbol of energy and agility. In the USA, especially in South Dakota, the Tanager mascot is a unique and beloved choice, representing schools that value brightness, both in spirit and in appearance. So, if you're a Tanager, you're part of a special flock 🏆
Community Voices
Hear how the Tanagers fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 2 programs flying the Tanagers banner across New York. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Jordan Patel
New York Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like South Dakota. With 2 schools per million residents, the Tanagers is part of daily conversations here.”
Rowan Brooks
South Dakota Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Tanagers delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Avery Lopez
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Tanagers Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
4 schools in our database use the Tanagers mascot across 2 states.
The Tanagers shows up most in New York (2) and South Dakota (2). Sd also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Tanagers as a Animal and Bird mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute.
High School programs adopt the Tanagers most often (2 schools). Other (1) and Elementary (1) also feature this mascot.