Quebec Thrushes (1 Viewer)

Widus

Well-known member

• Jun 17, 2018

• #1

I will need the help of the forum to acquire some experience with North American thrushes. The next two were photographed in the Mont-Tremblant national park (May 17)
I think the first pic is yet another Swainson's but the other might be a Hermit. Is this correct?

 

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KenM

Well-known member

• Jun 17, 2018

• #2

Both look like Hermit Thrush, the rufous tail and rump are fairly diagnostic Widus.

Cheers

 

KC Foggin

Very, very long time member

Supporter

• Jun 17, 2018

• #3

I agree. All Hermit Thrushes The fist appears to be a juvie

 

Widus

Well-known member

• Jun 17, 2018

• #4

I am glad I asked. Thanks

 

The Bird Nuts

Birding Duo

• Jun 17, 2018

• #5

The first looks like a Swainson's as it has buffy spectacles and it lacks the reddish tones in the wings and tail. I agree with Hermit for the other. Juvenile catharus thrushes are spotted above and below.

 

Microtus

Maryland USA (he/him)

• Jun 17, 2018

• #6

The Bird Nuts said:

The first looks like a Swainson's as it has buffy spectacles and it lacks the reddish tones in the wings and tail. I agree with Hermit for the other. Juvenile catharus thrushes are spotted above and below.

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I agree with the above.

 

Jeff Hopkins

Just another...observer

• Jun 18, 2018

• #7

Microtus said:

I agree with the above.

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So do I.

 

nartreb

Speak softly and carry a long lens

• Jun 18, 2018

• #8

I agree the first is not a hermit - there's not a trace of rufous on the tail. The face doesn't look very buffy on my monitor, and the overal color is dull/grey (Swainson's tends to be warmer/browner), but I suppose the eye-ring is a little strong for grey-cheeked (or Bicknell's) so I'll tentatively join the Swainson's camp.

Too much stuff in the foreground to trust the colors on the other pair of photos. Three seems to be a clear view of the rump, which does seem very slightly rufous (sort of a chestnut color), but I have only limited confidence that the color is accurate and contrasts with, say, the mantle. Still, Hermit seems like a pretty good bet.

 

Birdbrain22

Well-known member

• Jun 18, 2018

• #9

Another for Swainson's and Hermit thrushes.

 

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tom baxter

Well-known member

• Jun 19, 2018

• #10

The first one is definitely not a hermit thrush and I agree with Swainson’s. The bill shape is conclusive in differentiating these species. Hermit has a straighter and longer bill with relatively parallel upper and lower mandible whereas Swainson’s has a shorter bill with the effect of appearing blunter tipped than Hermit by result of having a curved upper mandible.