Wilson thrush
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Wilson's thrush ( Catharus fuscescens ) |
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The veery ( Catharus fuscescens ) or pastures Muse throttle is a species from the family of the chokes (Turdidae).
features
The 16-18 cm long Wilson thrush is light brown on the upper side and white on the underside. There are dark spots on the light brown chest. The legs are pink and the eye ring is weak.
Occurrence
The bird breeds in moist deciduous forests in southern Canada and the northern United States and overwinters in eastern South America. In Western Europe he rarely appears as a stray visitor . In parts of its original range, it was displaced by the wood thrush .
behavior
The Wilson thrush searches for insects on the ground under the leaves and sometimes catches them in flight. Berries are also part of the diet.
Reproduction
The bird builds a shell nest on the ground or near the ground in a bush. As a victim of brood parasitism , the brown-headed cowbird shoved eggs under him.
Web links
- Catharus fuscescens in the endangered Red List species the IUCN 2008. Posted by: BirdLife International, 2004. Retrieved on January 4 of 2009.
- Videos, photos and sound recordings on Catharus fuscescens in the Internet Bird Collection