Male and female plumage similar. Robin like in posture and shape, but slightly smaller. Regional variation in plumage, some Hermit Thrushes will appear more gray overall, others more brown. Breast heavily spotted with large black spots. A fair amount of Rufous in the wings, and the tail is noticeably Rufous in color.

Male and female plumage similar. Robin like in posture and shape, but slightly smaller. Regional variation in plumage, some Hermit Thrushes will appear more gray overall, others more brown. Breast heavily spotted with large black spots. A fair amount of Rufous in the wings, and the tail is noticeably Rufous in color.

Common in summer at higher elevations, fairly common in winter at lower elevations

Very much a skulker, often difficult to see. Prefers dense thickets and brushy habitats, particularly in berry producing shrubs. Has a habit of flicking its tail and wings. Does not frequent seed feeders but will frequent water features.

Insects, fruits and berries

Swainson's Thrush

Granite Basin Recreation Area and in the Bradshaw Mountains, particularly need streams such a Wolf Creek, Bannon Creek, etc.