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Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

The Wood Thrush is a beautiful bird known for its lovely song. It has a brown back and spotted belly, making it look special in the forest. These birds love to hop around on the ground looking for tasty bugs and berries.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Wood Thrush has a warm reddish-brown back and head, contrasting with a pure white belly heavily marked with large, distinct dark spots. Its chest also features a spotted pattern, setting it apart from other thrushes with plainer undersides.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyTurdidaeGenusHylocichla
Wood Thrush
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Wood Thrush

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Some Wood Thrushes migrate over 2,000 miles to their winter homes in Central America!

Their beautiful song often follows a special pattern called a three-part phrase.

They build neat nests using mud and leaves, camouflaged high in forest trees.

Wood Thrushes love to eat juicy berries, helping to spread plant seeds far and wide!

Special abilities

Ability

Double-Voice Singer

Wood Thrush can sing two different notes at the same time using both sides of its syrinx, creating a rich, complex melody.

Ability

Leaf-Litter Navigator

Wood Thrush has keen eyesight and hearing that helps them locate hidden insects among the forest floor's leaf litter, finding food efficiently.

Ability

Ground Camouflage

Wood Thrush has earthy brown and spotted plumage that helps them blend perfectly into the dappled light of the forest floor.

Measurements & details

Length
18-21 cm
Wingspan
30-38 cm
Weight
0.045-0.057 kg
Lifespan
2-8 years
Top Speed
45 km/h
Clutch Size
3-4
Incubation
12-14 days
Migration Distance
3500 km

Diet & Feeding

These omnivores forage for insects and spiders, complementing their diet with a variety of forest berries.

Primary Foods

  • insects
  • spiders
  • beetles
  • ants
  • caterpillars
  • berries

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

parasitizes

Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

Lays eggs in Wood Thrush nests, burdening parents.

hunts

Raccoon

Procyon lotor

Raids nests for eggs and helpless young birds.

hunts

Eastern Screech Owl

Megascops asio

Preys on adult Wood Thrushes, especially at night.

eats

Pin Cherry

Prunus pensylvanica

Consumes its fruit, helping to spread seeds.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Wood Thrush?

18-21 cm

What is Wood Thrush's wingspan?

30-38 cm

How much does Wood Thrush weigh?

0.045-0.057 kg

How long does Wood Thrush live?

2-8 years

How fast can Wood Thrush move?

45 km/h

What does Wood Thrush eat?

These omnivores forage for insects and spiders, complementing their diet with a variety of forest berries.

Where is Wood Thrush usually found?

Forests

How does Wood Thrush hunt?

Foraging

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