210 BIRDS OF OHIO. 



297. (759b.), Hylocichla guttata pallasii (Cab.). 5. 



Hermit Thrush. 



Synonyms: Hylocichla unalascas pallasi, Turdus pallasi, T. mi- 

 nor, T. solitarius, T. aonalaschkse pallasii. 

 Solitary Thrush, Rufous-tailed Thrush, Eastern Hermit 

 Thrush, Swamp Robin, Ground Swamp Robin. 

 Kirtland, Ohio Geol. Surv., 1838, 163. 



This thrush must be looked for early in April or late in 

 March, and for that reason may be overlooked by many stu- 

 dents of the migrations. It remains in the deeper woods 

 during its stay, and is usually silent. I have heard it sing 

 on only one occasion. Dr. Langdon reports the breeding 

 of this species in the vicinity of Cincinnati, on the authori- 

 ty of Mr. Charles Dury. It appears to be the only breeding 

 record for the state. 



The food habits do not seem to differ materially from 

 those of the other thrushes, except that it is found earlier 

 and does not venture into our parks and gardens. 



As suggested above, this thrush arrives early in April, 

 usually departing about the time the other thrushes arrive. 

 It returns in October and is present but a short time. 



298. (761.) Merula migratoria (Linn.). 6. 



American Robin. 



Synonyms: Turdus migratorius. 



Robin, Robin Redbreast, Migratory Thrush, Red-breasted 

 Thrush. 



Kirtland, Ohio Geol. Surv., 1838, 163. 



Robin is a common resident in the southern counties, 

 much less common in the middle parts and rare as a resi- 

 dent in the northern counties in favorable situations. As a 

 summer resident it is abundant from the middle of the state 

 north, but less so south. While a few individuals remain 

 all winter well north it should be regarded as a spring ar- 

 rival and summer resident there. During the breeding sea- 

 son it is to be found everywhere except in the deep woods 

 and swamps. During the molting season it retires to the 

 deep woods in some numbers, but many still remain about 



