Catharus minimus ORDER: PASSERIFORMES FAMILY: TURDIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
© Kevin T. Karlson
Of all the American spotted thrushes, the Gray-cheeked has the most northern breeding range. Consequently this shy skulker of the underbrush is not well known and is rather infrequently seen.
Complex song of burry flute-like notes, usually ending on a downslur. Nocturnal flight note a one-or two-note "whe-eer" dropping in pitch.