The Veery is named for its song — a descending, ethereal, spiraling 'veery-veery-veery' that is one of the most haunting sounds in the eastern forest. It is the warmest-toned of the spotted thrushes, with a tawny back and lightly spotted breast. It prefers moist forest with a thick understory.
Best time to see a Veery
The best time to see a Veery is April–May, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 8,441 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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