Veery

Catharus fuscescens

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About the Veery

A warm brown thrush with subtle spotting and a beautiful flute-like song that echoes through damp forests.

Fun Facts

  • The Veery's spiraling song is one of the most haunting sounds of eastern woodlands.
  • They prefer shady forests with thick understory and moist ground.
  • Veeries often hop quietly through leaf litter searching for insects.
  • Some migrate all the way to South America for the winter.