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Thrush ID

16 years ago

I'm in eastern North Dakota. I'm pretty sure this is a Swainson's thrush - am I correct? And how do I know for sure, the eye ring? I assume a Gray-cheeked would have (duh) grayer cheeks, and the hermit has brighter spots? I think those are the only two I might have confused it with.

Thanks!

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orrin_h
16 years ago
Not thrilled to ID a thrush from a single photo, but it does look good for Swainson's. Buffy 'spectacles' and mustachial mark, not so dark or dense spotting on the breast.

-O-
prairie_love
Original Author
16 years ago
OK, I have another photo at home but it's pretty blurry. I'll try to get it loaded this afternoon. But thank you for the comments, I'm thinking it probably is Swainson's.
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