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Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

Photo by Jaybird
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Field Notes

Description:

Rich brown on the head and back, with a distinctly warm, reddish tail. The underparts are pale with distinct spots on the throat and smudged spots on the breast. Shape similar to an American Robin, only smaller.

Habitat:

Riparian thicket on otherwise very dry island.

Reference Links:

Hermit Thrush, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Comments (3)
LauraMaria
Adorable! Look at his skinny little legs too... so sweet :)

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