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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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). The wingspan averages 28.5 cm (11.2 in). Each wing measures 8.9–10.4 cm (3.5–4.1 in), the bill measures 1.2–1.9 cm (0.47–0.75 in) and the tarsus is 2.7–3.25 cm (1.1–1.28 in). The Veery has the white-dark-white underwing pattern characteristic of Catharus thrushes. Adults are mainly light brown on the upperparts. The underparts are white; the breast is lighter brown with dark spots. They have pink legs; their eye ring is indistinct. Birds in the east are more cinnamon on the upperparts; western birds are more olive-brown. In the east, the Veery...
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