THE WOOD THRUSH 
By T. GILBERT PEARSON 
The National Association of Audubon Societies 
Educational Leaflet No. 72 
Throughout the southern part of its range this bird is widely known 
as the Wood Robin. Altogether, this is not a bad name. The Wood 
Thrush is not far from the size of our well-known and much-beloved 
Redbreast, and its movements, when walking or hopping along the 
NEST AND EGGS OF WOOD THRUSH IN CEDAR TREE, DEMAREST, N. J. 
Photographed by B. S. Bowdish 
ground, are strikingly similar to those of this well-known species. A 
near approach reveals the fact that the general marking, particularly the 
heavily spotted breast, is quite distinct. At close range, therefore, there 
is little possibility of even the most amateur student confusing the two 
birds in the adult plumage. The wonderfully melodious song of this 
Thrush is highly characteristic. As Dr. Chapman has said, ‘Tt is a 
message of hope and good cheer in the morning, a benediction at the 
close of day.” 
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