wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONFIRMATION STATUS: Confirmed.

 

IDENTIFICATION:

• Length: 7 inches

• Rusty crown, nape and upper back

• White eye ring and streaked cheeks

• White underparts with black spots throughout

• Brown upperparts

• Pink legs

• Sexes similar

• Juvenile has pale spots on upperparts

• Often forages on forest floor

• Distinctive beautiful song

Similar species:

The wood thrush resides in forests in the eastern United States where
it is more often heard than seen. It is similar to other thrushes but has
larger spots that extend onto the belly and contrast between the rusty
head and duller brown back. Brown thrasher is somewhat similar but
has a much longer tail.

 

LIFE HISTORY

Migration Status: Short distance migrant
Breeding Habitat: Woodland
Nest Location: Ground-low nesting
Nest Type: Open-cup
Clutch Size: 3-5
Length of Incubation: 12-13 days
Days to Fledge: 12
Number of Broods: 2, 3? in south
Diet: Mostly insects; lesser quantities of fruit

 

 

SKY MEADOWS DISTRIBUTION/SEASONAL OCCURRENCE

 

Relative abundance and seasonal occurrence are indicated in red below.

 

Relative abundance
     C - Common: Likely to be present in good numbers in appropriate habitat and season.
     U - Uncommon: May be present in appropriate habitat and season, often in low
            numbers.
     O - Occassional: Found in appropriate habitat perhaps only a few times per season,
            sometimes low numbers.
     R - Rare: May not be recorded every year.
     Acc - Accidental: Recorded once or twice, may not be expected again for a long time.

 

Seasonal Occurrence
      Sp - Spring: March, April, May C
      Su - Summer: June, July, August C
      Fall: September, October, November U

      Winter: December, January, February

 

 

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