Swainson's or Hermit Thrush. (1 Viewer)

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49bentley

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• Oct 7, 2020

• #1

Can someone please identify this thrush. Taken near Port Stanley Ontario in Sep.
Thanks
Chris

 

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birdmeister

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• Oct 7, 2020

• #2

Beautiful Swainson's! Note the very strong buffy color on the chest as well as a bold eye-ring and "spectacles".

 

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49bentley

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• Oct 7, 2020

• #3

Thanks birdmeister. I really find it hard to distinguish the 2. The difference in colour is so slight for me.

 

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bronze sunbird

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• Oct 7, 2020

• #4

Birdmeister is correct: Swainson's. Look for the buff-coloured mark that runs from the front of the eye to the bill. You won't see that mark on a Hermit.

 

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49bentley

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• Oct 8, 2020

• #5

Thanks bronze sunbird.