Thrush ID - Alberta, Canada (1 Viewer)

[Raegan]

I'm wondering what type of thrush this is. I live in Alberta, Canada, so the main thrushes I might see are veerys, hermit thrushes, and Swainson's thrushes. I'm thinking it's probably a Veery but in some pictures he appears to have darker spots than the average Veery. The pictures aren't great but I hope they help. Let me know what you think.

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[Butty]

I shall guess Swainson's thrush on account of the buffy face and on further account of it not being a veery (upperparts not rufous) and not being a hermit thrush (tail not contrastingly rufous).

 

[nartreb]

Looks like Swainson's to me too, for the reasons Butty mentioned.

 

[qwerty5]

I shall guess Swainson's thrush on account of the buffy face and on further account of it not being a veery (upperparts not rufous) and not being a hermit thrush (tail not contrastingly rufous).

Agreed

 

[Microtus]

Swainson's Thrush for me

 

[jrcummins84]

Ill also agree with the group and say Swainsons

 

[KC Foggin]

Swainson's for me to