Swainson’s Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
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The Swainson's Thrush, scientifically known as Catharus ustulatus, is a medium-sized thrush with warm, buffy-brown upperparts and distinctly spotted underparts. It has a round shape, long wings, and a slender bill. The bird is approximately 8 inches in size and is known for its ethereal, fluting song heard in twilight forests and northern woods.
Field marks
- Length
- 8 in · 20 cm
- Colours
- Black · Brown · Tan · White
- Wings
- Pointed
- Tail
- Notched · Rounded · Square-tipped
- In flight
- Direct Flight · Flitter
- Movement
- Resident
- World population
- 120 million
The field notes hold two cards for this bird — the other one is the photographed record.