A thrush in Strathcona Provincial Park - British Columbia (1 Viewer)

[Victor Soares]

Hi, I was walking in Strathcona PP when I stumbled upon this guy (see pic) and managed to take one quick pic before he darted off. Had all the charachteristics of a robin/thrush and so I am undecided between: Swainson's, Gray-cheeked or Hermit.

Any assistance please

Thanks
Victor

 

[Larry Sweetland]

I think it's a Hermit but I could be wrong. Combination of rusty-looking tail compared to colder upperparts, and relatively narrow but fairly distinct whitish eye-ring without obvious pale lores point to this species for me

 

[Indobirder]

Date?

Agree with Hermit

 

[nartreb]

I'd call it a Hermit, assuming there aren't other photos that might change my mind. Pretty strong white eye ring (contra grey-cheeked), no buffy tones on face (contra swainson's), and the cherry on top: tail seems to be a warmer shade than the back.

 

[Victor Soares]

Thanks guys! This was in October 2022