Varied Thrush

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3 days ago door Frauke

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The Varied Thrush is a handsome North American thrush known for its striking orange-brown and slate-grey plumage, accented by a bold black breast band. It has a distinctive, ethereal song.

Where to spot

Pacific Northwest of North America, breeding in dense coniferous and mixed forests from Alaska to California. Winters in milder coastal areas and further south.

How to spot

Look on the forest floor near dense undergrowth. During winter, they may visit suburban yards. Listen for its haunting, sustained single whistle, often repeated at different pitches.

When to spot

Year-round resident in much of its Pacific Northwest range. Migratory populations are best seen during spring and fall migration. Active dawn and dusk.

Where to spot

Pacific Northwest of North America, breeding in dense coniferous and mixed forests from Alaska to California. Winters in milder coastal areas and further south.

How to spot

Look on the forest floor near dense undergrowth. During winter, they may visit suburban yards. Listen for its haunting, sustained single whistle, often repeated at different pitches.

When to spot

Year-round resident in much of its Pacific Northwest range. Migratory populations are best seen during spring and fall migration. Active dawn and dusk.

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Its unique, single-note, ethereal whistle, which often seems to come from all directions at once, is one of the most recognizable sounds of the Pacific Northwest forests.

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