though frequently near dwellings, and seldom in lofty situations, preferring low trees or 

 even bushes for its dwelling place. 



Its song is one of the most beautiful of bird utterances ; strong, rich and varied, and 

 with a peculiar metallic quality belonging to no other bird. 



PLATE LX11L WILSON'S THRUSH. TAWNY THRUSH. 



VEERY. 



Turdus fuscescens. 



Above reddish-brown, nearly continuous in shade, including tail ; 

 beneath white, less pure on sides, and even yellowish on throat and 

 upper-breast ; spotted with brown on the breast and sides of the 

 throat ; tail rather short and slightly notched ; upper mandible darker 

 than lower one; feet pale. Length, 7.50 inches. 



Migratory. Arrives early in May, leaves early in September. Nests low, often upon 

 the ground. 



A shy bird, frequenting dark woods or swamps. 

 A fine singer. 



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