Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush is a medium-sized songbird known for its beautiful flute-like song. This migratory bird breeds in North America and spends winters in Central and South America. It has a distinctive olive-brown upper body and creamy white underparts with bold dark spots on the breast. Swainson's Thrush is often found in moist woodlands, thickets, and forest edges, where it forages for insects, berries, and small fruits. Its haunting, ethereal song is a characteristic sound of the northern woods during the breeding season. The species is known for its shy and secretive nature, often heard but not easily seen.

Habitat: Moist woodlands, thickets, forest edges