Bird
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelinaWood Thrushes are warm brown woodland songbirds with bold dark spots across a white breast. Their resonant, flute-like song carries through mature forest, while feeding birds quietly turn leaf litter on the ground.
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyBeetles, caterpillars, earthworms
Predators
- hawks
- owls
- snakes
ThreatsForest fragmentation, window collisions, nest parasitism, and habitat loss across migration routes
HabitatsMature deciduous and mixed forests with moist soil and a shaded understory
Life spanOften several years in the wild, with documented individuals living beyond eight years
Classification
- FamilyTurdidae
- SpeciesHylocichla mustelina
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Observe quietly from trails and avoid approaching active nests.
Responsible observation
- Listen: A clear series of flute-like phrases often reveals a hidden bird.
- Look: Search shaded leaf litter for a thrush with round breast spots.
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