Species BirdsBicknell's Thrush

Bicknell's Thrush

Catharus bicknelli

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Illustration of Bicknell's Thrush (Catharus bicknelli)

Bicknell's Thrush is one of the most poorly known songbirds in North America, breeding only on the highest mountain summits in New England and the Maritimes in stunted spruce-fir forest. Split from the Gray-cheeked Thrush in 1995, it has a remarkable mating system in which multiple females share territories with multiple males. It winters in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Habitat
Stunted spruce-fir summit forests of the highest northeastern mountain tops
Diet
Berries, earthworms, and insects
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Bicknell's Thrush

The best time to see a Bicknell's Thrush is May–June, when about 68% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 331 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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