The Veery (Catharus fuscescens) is a small thrush species. It is occasionally called Willow Thrush or Wilson's Thrush. It is a member of a close-knit group of migrant Catharus species, which also includes the cryptotaxa Grey-cheeked Thrush (C. minimus) and Bicknell's Thrush (C. bicknelli).
This species measures 16–19.5 cm (6.3–7.7 in) in length and body mass is typically in the range of 26–39 g (0.92–1.4 oz), exceptionally up to 54 g (1.9 oz). Th...
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Veery
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Conservation projects:
- Population genetics of selected Appalachian species
- Hermit Thrush, Catharus guttatus, and Veery, C. fuscescens, habitat associations in a dynamic Southern Appalachian Spruce-fir Forest
- NCWRC Cold Mountain Game Land Bird Survey
- Purchase Knob MAPS Station
- Balsam Mountain MAPS Station
Priority location(s):
| Location | Priority level | Source |
|---|---|---|
From the Birdwatching base
From the Bird conservation base
Bird taxon?:
- Yes
Hummingbird?:
- No
Leg band size(s):
AOU number:
- 756
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