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Henry Sowell

Vol. I · Est. 2026

Pl. LXVII
Field-journal plate: Wood Thrush
The Wood Thrush plate as rendered on the e-ink frame
As rendered on the frame

The Birds · Plate LXVII

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

Turdidae · Taxon 13270

Length19–21 cm (7.5–8.3 in)
Wingspan30–34 cm (11.8–13.4 in)
Weight40–50 g (1.4–1.8 oz)

Field marks

  1. Warm reddish-brown upperparts, often richest on the head
  2. Bold white eye ring around a large dark eye
  3. White underparts with large, round dark spots concentrated on breast and flanks
  4. Plump, upright thrush shape with a large head and short tail
  5. Straight, slender grayish bill and pink legs
  6. Brown wings and tail with subtly darker feather edging

HabitatMature deciduous and mixed forest with tall trees, a moderate shrub layer, shaded ground, and abundant leaf litter; also uses lowland tropical forest in the nonbreeding season.

BehaviorForages on the ground, hopping through and flipping leaf litter for invertebrates; often pauses upright to look around. Its song is clear and flute-like.

Palette

cinnamon brownwarm chestnutsoft whitedark brown-blackdusty pink