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Veery

Catharus fuscescens

The Veery is a small, brown bird that loves to sing beautiful songs in the forest. It has a lovely, soft voice that you might hear in the early morning or late evening.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Veery is a medium-sized thrush, distinct for its uniform russet-brown upperparts. Its breast is a warm cinnamon-buff, subtly spotted, contrasting with a clean white belly. It appears plainer than other spotted thrushes.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyTurdidaeGenusCatharus
Veery
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Veery

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its mesmerizing song sounds like a flute playing a spiraling 'veeer-tyu' tune!

Some Veeries travel over 8,000 kilometers from Canada to the Amazon basin!

Veeries often build nests low in dense bushes to avoid sneaky predators!

Veery babies are born completely featherless and blind, needing constant care!

Special abilities

Ability

Sonic Spiralist

Veery can sing an ethereal, spiraling song because of its unique vocal cords that help it communicate in dense forests.

Ability

Forest Blending

Veery has russet-brown feathers that help them disappear into the dappled light of the forest undergrowth.

Ability

Migration Master

Veery can navigate thousands of kilometers because of its innate sense of direction that helps it reach wintering grounds.

Measurements & details

Length
16-19 cm
Wingspan
28-30 cm
Weight
0.029-0.039 kg
Lifespan
2-8 years
Top Speed
55 km/h
Clutch Size
3-5
Incubation
10-12 days
Migration Distance
6000 km

Diet & Feeding

Veeries are insect-eating birds that also enjoy munching on yummy berries from plants.

Age differences: Young birds are fed mostly insects for rapid growth, while adults consume more fruit later in the season.

Primary Foods

  • Caterpillars
  • Beetles
  • Ants
  • Spiders
  • Wild Berries
  • Small Snails

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and be quiet so you don't scare them away.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Veery?

16-19 cm

What is Veery's wingspan?

28-30 cm

How much does Veery weigh?

0.029-0.039 kg

How long does Veery live?

2-8 years

How fast can Veery move?

55 km/h

What does Veery eat?

Veeries are insect-eating birds that also enjoy munching on yummy berries from plants.

Where is Veery usually found?

Forests

How does Veery hunt?

Foraging

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