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Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

Photo by Joann3
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Field Notes

Description:

Fat

Habitat:

Woods

Species ID Suggestions

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

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Liam
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Comments (2)
rlock
I agree with Travis. It is also the right season for the Fox Sparrow to be in Virginia. It is also one of the "bigger-boned" sparrows. http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/145/_/Fox_Sparrow.aspx
TravisAnthony
Might be a Fox Sparrow. The fat appearance is because it is fluffing up its feathers to keep warm.

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PublishedMarch 2, 2013

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