Varied Thrush at Cold Creek Conservation Area, near Toronto

11 January 2010

Many thanks to Geoff Simpson for his hospitality

This Varied Thrush is a male told by the black stripe through the eye and strong black breast band. 11 January 2010

 

Adult male Varied Thrush in definitive basic plumage. Varied Thrushes have one molt a year.

 

The undertail coverts are brownish slate gray at the base with white tips suffused with buffy orange.