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Maybe a Hermit Thrush?

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2026 12:21 am
by MtnAg08
Caught this guy the other note singing on a branch (no audio) during an evening walk in Avon, CO. I'm thinking it's a Hermit Thrush?

Re: Maybe a Hermit Thrush?

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2026 3:57 am
by lonesome55dove
The spotted thrushes are always a challenge; this one is a better fit for Swainson's based on the eye ring.

Re: Maybe a Hermit Thrush?

Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2026 3:23 am
by The Bird Nuts
I agree with Swainson's. Buffy eyering and lighter malar stripes and breast spotting. Song is very helpful in distinguishing the two.