Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

Summary 5

The Wood Thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) is a North American passerine bird. It is closely related to other thrushes such as the American Robin and is widely distributed across North America, wintering in Central America and southern Mexico. The Wood Thrush is the official bird of the District of Columbia.

Sources and Credits

  1. (c) Billtacular, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), https://www.flickr.com/photos/billysbirds/5693470591/
  2. (c) Kelly Colgan Azar, some rights reserved (CC BY-ND), https://www.flickr.com/photos/puttefin/7168231036/
  3. (c) Tom Benson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), https://www.flickr.com/photos/40928097@N07/10859645355/
  4. (c) B Mlry, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://www.flickr.com/photos/epmallory3/7959526528/
  5. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hylocichla_mustelina

More Info

iNat Map

B - size small (5-9 inches)
C -primary colors brown, white
E -underparts brown, white
F - upperparts rust
G - back pattern solid
H - belly pattern solid
I - breast pattern spotted
J - bill shape all-purpose
K - eye color brown
L - head pattern eyering, streaked
M - crown color rust
N - forehead color rust
O - nape color rust
P - throat color brown, white
Q - wing shape pointed
R - tail shape pointed
S - upper tail rust
T - under tail rust
U - leg color pink
A - present fall, spring, summer
D - breeds here yes