Wood Thrush Singing

An image of a wood thrush singing in a WV tree. Wood thrushes are a very beautiful and relatively common woodland bird. As for their song is it... more

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Wood Thrush Singing

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Flees Photos

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Photograph - Home Decor And Giclee Wall Art By Chris Flees

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An image of a wood thrush singing in a WV tree. Wood thrushes are a very beautiful and relatively common woodland bird. As for their song is it absolutely stunning to hear. I am not sure if the song itself was a result of calling a female or exactly what but it was a true pleasure to hear this North American bird sing.

The Wood Thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) is a medium-sized songbird that belongs to the thrush family, Turdidae. Known for its beautiful song and distinctive markings, the Wood Thrush is native to the eastern parts of North America. Here are some key characteristics and facts about the Wood Thrush:

Appearance: The Wood Thrush has a rich, reddish-brown upper body with bold, dark spots on its back and wings. Its underparts are a creamy white with dark, teardrop-shaped spots. The throat is white with a bold, blackish bib. It has a long, slightly curved bill, and its legs and feet are pinkish.

Distribution: The Wood Thrush breeds in the eastern United States and parts of southern Canada. During the winter, it migrates to southern Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. It prefers deciduous forests with dense undergrowth for nesting and foraging.

Song: The Wood Thrush is known for its melodious and flute-like song, considered one of the most beautiful among North American birds. It has a distinctive pattern of repeating musical phrases, often described as a series of flutelike notes that ascend and then descend. Its song is typically heard during the breeding season.

Habitat: Wood Thrushes are primarily found in mature, deciduous forests with a dense understory. They require a combination of trees for nesting and shrubs or thick vegetation for foraging. They prefer moist woodland habitats near streams or other water sources.

Diet: The Wood Thrush primarily feeds on insects and other small invertebrates, including beetles, ants, caterpillars, spiders, and earthworms. It forages on the forest floor, scratching through leaf litter, and may also glean insects from leaves and branches.

Conservation status: The Wood Thrush is currently listed as a species of concern due to declining population trends. The loss and fragmentation of its woodland habitats, as well as other factors such as climate change and nest parasitism by Brown-headed Cowbirds, pose threats to its populations. Conservation efforts focus on habitat preservation and reducing threats to its breeding and wintering grounds.

The Wood Thrush is a beloved songbird, admired for its stunning appearance and enchanting song. Its presence in deciduous forests adds to the natural beauty and biodiversity of eastern North America.

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May 26th, 2014