Of all the spotted thrushes, this species typically has the least amount of spotting. Upperparts are a uniform warm reddish brown. The face is gray-brown with a thin pale eye ring. Brown streaking frames the whitish throat. The breast is buff with warm brown spotting. The belly is white and the flanks are pale gray. Western and Newfoundland birds are darker brown above with darker spots on the breast, suggesting Swainson’s Thrush, but Veery is distinguished by its gray flanks and lack of buffy eye ring.

Length: 18 (cm) Wingspan: 28 (cm)

Voice:

Song is a smooth ethereal downward spiral of flutey notes that sounds like it is coming from all around. Call note is a reedy veer.

Habitat:

Damp deciduous forest with heavy understory, riparian woods.

Behavior:

Feeding:

Forages for insects and fruit, usually on or close to the ground.