which thrush? london, Ontario, Canada (1 Viewer)

mrmanning

Southern Ontario Birder

• Oct 11, 2007

• #1

I dont have a picture of this one because it's had to see this bird. But I spotted him/her in my backyard a couple times now. It's definitely a thrush, but it isnt singing, so I can only go by the fat that the spotting on it is not super dark, but also not really faded. ALso, it constantly bobs its tail. ANy hints?


Len

 

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dan pointon

Can't Stop

• Oct 11, 2007

• #2

I have no idea about range etc, but Northern Waterthrush fits the behaviour you describe.

 

jthoppes

spectacled spiderhunter

• Oct 11, 2007

• #3

Northern Waterthrush should look more streaked rather than spotted.

The description given fits well for Hermit Thrush: medium-dark spotting, late in the year, tail-bobbing.

 

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streatham

Well-known member

• Oct 11, 2007

• #4

It's a Hermit Thrush - that 'dropping' of the tail rather than bobbing is pretty distinctive. As is the tails more rufous coloration.

 

mrmanning

Southern Ontario Birder

• Oct 11, 2007

• #5

I just watched a video on them, and yes, it is a Hermit Thrush that I saw. Wow, right in my own backyard, awesome! Thanks for the ID folks!