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Veery (Catharus fuscescens)

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The Swainson's Thrush, the Hermit Thrush, and the Veery are small, brown birds, but their songs clearly distinguish them. The Swainson's Thrush announces its presence in early spring with subtle, limpid "whit" or "wink" sounds. Many rate it among the finest singers. A Veery's phrases... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  birdwatching by ear, sound, vocalization
Related bird:  Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus), Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus), Veery (Catharus fuscescens)

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Some believe the song of the Wood Thrush to be the most beautiful bird song in North America. Others select the song of the Hermit Thrush. Still others name the singing of the Swainson’s Thrush. How do thrushes like this Veery create such fine music? The answer is that the birds have a double... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  ornithology, science, sound, vocalization
Related bird:  Veery (Catharus fuscescens), Wood Thrush (Hylocichla mustelina), Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus), Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus)

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At the close of a summer day, the songbirds go silent. As if on cue, the birds of the night make their voices known. In an Eastern woodland, the eerie trills and whinnies of an Eastern Screech-Owl are among the first sounds of the night. Meanwhile, as night falls west of the Rockies, the Western... read more »

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Veery Thrush

Veery Thrush

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Veery Singing

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