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thrush in Banff, Canada? (1 Viewer)

sandrinhalee

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I can't tell what kind of thrush this is -- can someone help me please? Thank you!
 

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Note the back colour and obvious eye ring; it's a Swainson's Thrush. This is the commonest catharus thrush in the Banff area, or was when I was there 12 years ago!
 
I also think Swainson's. Just as the bright rufous tail will be reliable for Hermit Thrush 99%+ of the time, the clearly "buffy" wash to the face is reliable for Swainson's.
 
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