Thrushes

3 species

All groups

American Robin

American Robin
Turdus migratorius

MediumAbundant

So common it gets overlooked, which is a shame — it is a thrush, and it sings like
one. The first and last song of the day in most Portland neighborhoods.

Year-round Lawns, trails, open ground; berry trees in winter Its call is recorded in the field guide
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Hermit Thrush

Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus

SmallCommon in winter

A small brown bird that is easy to walk past, and one of the very few animals shown
to choose its notes the way human music does.

Fall through spring — it winters here Shaded understory, trail edges, the lookout deck Its call is recorded in the field guide
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Varied Thrush

Varied Thrush
Ixoreus naevius

MediumCommon in winter

A robin-shaped bird the color of a wet autumn, and the author of the strangest sound
in a Northwest winter forest.

Fall through spring Shaded damp understory, trail edges, leaf litter Its call is recorded in the field guide
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