Bird in the Trees

While walking on the forest trail, my friend spotted this bird jumping from tree to tree and curiously watching us. It was so hard to snap a photo because once I got it in focus, it would dart to another branch and be out of focus again. This was the best photo I could snap before my friend chased it down like a cat... no more like a panther.

I don't think I've ever seen a bird like this here in NM before, but I believe it is a male "Western Tanager". For more info about this type of bird, go here: Bird Link