Learn the song and call of the Wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina).

This bird is in the same taxonomic family as the American Robin. It’s migratory and its breeding range includes all of Illinois. You might find it deep in the woods, where its speckled chest is striking against the dense backdrop of leaves. Its soft, multitone song is the favorite of many (including me.) 

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The following Macaulay Library recordings were used in today’s episode:

ML508708 and ML508716 by Wil Hershberger