khustochka
Well-known member

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; August 16, 2020
Lack of eye-ring makes Gray-cheeked Thrush my first guess.
But this is a species that is not too often seen at that season in Winnipeg (according to eBird). Also, the pictures are not very good unfortunately, and the bird seems juvenile, so I am not sure this is enough for the confident identification. But I also do not see anything that will be characteristic for a Swainson's or Hermit.
Is it at all possible to id, or it better remain Catharus sp.?
Thank you.
Lack of eye-ring makes Gray-cheeked Thrush my first guess.
But this is a species that is not too often seen at that season in Winnipeg (according to eBird). Also, the pictures are not very good unfortunately, and the bird seems juvenile, so I am not sure this is enough for the confident identification. But I also do not see anything that will be characteristic for a Swainson's or Hermit.
Is it at all possible to id, or it better remain Catharus sp.?
Thank you.