Thrush, South Vancouver Island (1 Viewer)

[vpr]

Based on the location, this could only be a hermit thrush or a Swainson's thrush.

Not an extremely distinct eye-ring but it is there, and the tail contrast seems very subtle, but also seems to be there. Slightly leaning towards a hermit, but any thoughts??

Thanks!

 

[KenM]

All Swainson's for me, no rufous in their respective tails and the breast spotting is not as bold as one might expect from Hermit Thrush.

Cheers

 

[fugl]

Swainson’s for me also.

 

[vpr]

Thanks very much both of you!