Hermit Thrush
NameHermit Thrush
Common NameHermit Thrush
Scientific NameCatharus guttatus
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with a distinctive reddish-brown tail. Underparts are white with heavy dark spotting on the breast and flanks, fading to buffy on the sides. It has a prominent, pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its ethereal, flute-like song, often described as a series of clear, whistled phrases that ascend and descend. Calls include a soft 'chuck' and a sharp 'whit'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across Canada and the northern United States, extending into mountainous regions further south. Winters in the southern United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Identifying Featuresreddish-brown tail contrasting with olive-brown back, heavily spotted breast, prominent eye-ring, flute-like song
Description
The Hermit Thrush is a medium-sized thrush known for its distinctive reddish-brown tail and heavily spotted breast. It often forages on the forest floor, characterized by its habit of flicking its wings and tail.
