Varied Thrush

Zoothera naevia or Ixoreus naevius

23-25 cm (9-10") Common in moist woodlands of Pacific Northwest. Stragglers wander east in the winter.

Dark upperparts; reddish orange underparts; orange line behind eye; two orange wing bars; dark breast band.

Male: grayish blue upperparts and a broad black breast band.

Female: similar to American Robin but has wing bars and clear throat.

Feeds mostly on ground but may come to feeders.

Song: series of clear trills on varied pitches; low "tuck" call.

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Varied Thrush winter distribution map
Varied Thrush winter distribution map
Varied Thrush distribution map
Varied Thrush distribution map