Wood thrush photo by Fernando Burgalin Sequeria / Macauley Library
While anticipating writing about yesterday's 'Thrasher' blog and today's 'Thrush' blog, I asked Google to tell me the difference between the two species. Well, did I get more than I bargained for? Way more!
But, info-overload aside...
Wood Thrushes are widespread across south-eastern Canada and and all of the U.S., except Florida.
As seen in the photo above, they are reddish-brown above, brightest on the crown and nape. They have a fairly bold white eye ring, conspicuous on a streaked face. They are whitish below, with large black spots on throat, breast and sides. They have stronger markings than other the North American thrushes.
My '2nd Edition' National Geographic Field Guide describes the Wood Thrush as a large plump bird, common in swamps and most deciduous or mixed woods, but seemingly declining in numbers in recent years.
For now...more on Thrashers and Thrushes on another occasion.
Please comment if you wish.
BarrytheBirder
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