This Scarlet Tanager (R), its cousin the Western Tanager (L), and your latte have a connection.

Much of the birds' prime wintering habitat has been turned into coffee plantations.

When shade-giving trees are cut down to grow coffee in direct sunlight, the Tanagers' winter habitat is also removed.

Plantations that grow coffee under a tall canopy of trees provide Tanagers a place to thrive in their winter home.

Learn more about shade-grown coffee and where to buy it.