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Catharus guttatus
Slightly smaller than a robin. White/grey underbelly with brown speckled breast, brown to reddish brown on top. Small beak. Moved quickly through the underbrush.
Underbrush in deciduous hardwood forest.
I think I've narrowed it down to either a veery or hermit thrush. That may be as far as I can get with this relatively unhelpful photo. I did not hear this bird make any calls, that would have helped a lot.
Spotted on Apr 4, 2009
Submitted on Aug 10, 2011
2 Comments
In this location, it's almost definitely a Hermit.
Does it have a rufous tail? If so, then Hermit Thrush. If not, then Swainson's. (I'm colorblind, so I can't make the call by myself.)