Wood Thrush
Wood Thrush Information
Length: 7.75 - 8"
Habitat: Nests in mature deciduous or mixed forests and their edges. Prefers damp woodlands with tall trees and a moderate to dense, shrubby understory. Also found in wooded residential areas and parks.
Diet: Insects and their larvae; spiders; other invertebrates including earthworms, snails, and sowbugs. Fruits and berries when they become available.
Songs and calls of the Wood Thrush
Additional Information
Wood ThrushDescription, distribution, behavior, diet, reproduction, predators, lifespan, and conservation status. Includes photos and range map. (From Wikipedia)
Wood Thrush
© G. Verhague
Wood Thrush
Identification Tips
- Rusty crown, nape and upper back
- White eye ring and streaked cheeks
- White underparts with black spots throughout
- Brown upperparts
- Pink legs
- Sexes similar
- Juvenile has pale spots on upperparts
- Often forages on forest floor
- Distinctive beautiful song
(Credit: U. S. Geological Survey)
Breeding Bird Survey Map,
2011-2015
(Image credit: USGS)
Range in New England
The Wood Thrush is found breeding throughout New England.
This bird winters in Central America; however, it is found in scattered locations in some U. S. states during early winter.
Early Winter Map from eBird
Sightings of the Wood Thrush in the month of December over past 10 years
(2009-2019)
Christmas Bird Count Map
Historical CBC Map from USGS