Wood Thrush
NameWood Thrush
Common NameWood Thrush
Scientific NameHylocichla mustelina
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)48
Plumage DetailsAdult Wood Thrushes have a rusty-brown head and back, contrasting with white underparts heavily marked with large, distinct dark spots on the breast and flanks. They have a prominent white eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its beautiful, ethereal, flute-like song, often described as 'ee-oh-lay' or 'bup-bup-bup, ee-oh-lay'. Calls include a sharp 'pit-pit-pit' and a rapid 'trill'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeBreeds in eastern North America, from southern Canada to northern Florida and west to the Great Plains. Winters in Central America, from southern Mexico to Panama.
Identifying FeaturesRusty-brown head and back, White underparts with large, distinct dark spots, Prominent white eye-ring, Flute-like, ethereal song, Terrestrial foraging behavior in forests
Description
The Wood Thrush is a medium-sized songbird known for its rich, flute-like song. It typically forages on the forest floor, searching for insects and fruits, and is a common inhabitant of eastern North American forests.
