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From November to March, the Hermit Thrush is the only one of the five species present in the U.S. and Canada. Swainson's, Veery, and Gray-cheeked thrushes are in South America for the winter (Bicknell's is in the Caribbean). During spring, Hermit Thrush is the earliest migrant of this group.
The Hermit Thrush is a small, migratory songbird native to North America. Known for its haunting, flute-like song, it’s aptly nicknamed the "American Nightingale “. These little birds are winter migrants in our area. Photographed in the Whooping Crane Conservancy,
Hilton Head Island, SC, USA
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(Catharus guttatus) - Hermit Thrush
An unassuming bird with a lovely, melancholy song, the Hermit Thrush lurks in the understories of far northern forests in summer and is a frequent winter companion across much of the country. It forages on the forest floor by rummaging through leaf litter or seizing insects with its bill. The Hermit Thrush has a rich brown upper body and smudged spots on the breast, with a reddish tail that sets it apart from similar species in its genus.
Read more at: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hermit_Thrush/overview
Hollebeke Habitat Management Unit, Walla Walla County, Washington.
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Nothing special today at Coyote Hills, but this cute Hermit Thrush posed for me. However, I did see the Blue Angels near my house on the drive home. It was so awesome!
NC, January 2022
Every year the visitors to my bird feeders bring surprises. This winter this Hermit Thrush comes several times every day!
There's a certain thrill to getting your first of year for a species. In the greenbelt behind my house, Salmon Creek, Vancouver, Washington.
...and branches everywhere. If I do see one in the open they soon disappear into deep cover.
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Caught this little hermit foraging around in the Snow.
The Hermit Thrush is rich brown on the head and back, with a distinctly warm, reddish tail. The underparts are pale with distinct spots on the throat and smudged spots on the breast. With a close look you may see a thin pale eye ring (not a bold one).
Hermit Thrushes hop and scrape in leaf litter while foraging. They perch low to the ground on fallen logs and shrubs, often wandering into open areas such as forest clearings or trails. Sometimes a Hermit Thrush will cock its tail and bob it slowly, while flicking its wings.