About the Veery
The veery is a small North American thrush species, a member of a group of closely related and similar species in the genus Catharus, also including the gray-cheeked thrush, Bicknell's thrush, Swainson's thrush, and hermit thrush. Alternate names for this species include Wilson's thrush and tawny thrush. Up to six subspecies exist, which are grouped into the eastern veery, the western veery or willow thrush, and the Newfoundland veery.
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This species measures 16–19.5 cm (6.3–7.7 in) in length. Its mass is 26–39 g (0.92–1.38 oz), exceptionally up to 54 g (1.9 oz). The wingspan averages 28.5 cm (11.2 in). Each wing measures 8.9–10.4 cm (3.5–4.1 in), the bill measures 1.2–1.9 cm (0.47–0.75 in) and the tarsus is 2.7–3.25 cm (1.06–1.28 in). The veery shows the characteristic under-wing stripe of Catharus thrushes. Adults are mainly light brown on the upperparts. The underparts are white; the breast is light tawny with faint brownish spots. Veeries have pink legs and a poorly defined eye ring.
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What the Veery sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United Kingdom, Norway, Portugal, Peru, Aruba, Guyana, Puerto Rico, French Guiana, Jamaica.
When to see it
Peak activity in May · a summer visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Swainson's ThrushCatharus ustulatusThis species is 16–20 cm (6.3–7.9 in) in length.
Grey-cheeked ThrushCatharus minimusThe gray-cheeked thrush is slightly larger than other Catharus thrushes, about 16 to 17 cm (6.7 in) in height and weighing between 26 and 30g.
Orange-billed Nightingale-ThrushCatharus aurantiirostrisThe orange-billed nightingale-thrush is 15.5 to 17 cm (6.1 to 6.7 in) long and weighs 21 to 32 g (0.74 to 1.1 oz).
Side by side: Hermit Thrush vs Veery · Swainson's Thrush vs Veery · Grey-cheeked Thrush vs Veery · Orange-billed Nightingale-Thrush vs Veery
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