Documentation of
Varied Thrush
2012-234
Observer Information
Reporter:
Karen Martin
Other Observers:
Judy Carrier; Yes
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Varied Thrush
First Date/Time:
12/10/2012
Last Date/Time:
12/10/2012
Duration (total time in view):
Still here
County:
Jefferson
Specific Location:
Latitude 39.41767076 Longitude -105.19295684
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Male
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
Transition zone forest above riparian habitat
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Naked eye and nikon monarch binos.
Distance:
10 to 15 feet
Light:
Bright sunlight
Description of the Bird
Adult male Varied thrush, Robin sized.
Orange throat, with a black breast band. Orange eyebrows. Longish curved bill.
Behaviors: Eating on my flat tray bird feeder. (millet I think) Non-aggressive to other birds that came to the feeder. (black capped chickadees, juncos) Shy to neighbors movements. Flew to pine trees but then came back to the feeder.
Call: No song heard
Plumage: adult
Similar Species Discussion
Certain is Varied Thrush
Resources Used
Sibley and National Geographic field guides to Western birds
Previous Experience
First siting
Notes
Notes made DURING observation
Additional Information
Materials Available
No files uploaded.
Date Documentation Submitted
12/14/2012 8:56:00 AM