The nest of the Hermit Thrush, which has been rarely found in Massachusetts, is placed almost 
invariably upon the ground, occasionally in swamps, but more often on sunny, sloping, and shrubby banks 
near them. It is much like that of the Wilson’s Thrush, though usually rather larger, coarser, and 
more loosely constructed.” 
POSITION : 
The nest rests in a little concavity, usually under overhanging branches of low trees or bushes. 
MATERIALS: 
It is made of leaves, twigs, strips of bark, roots, grasses, and frequently hairs occur in the lining. 
According to Brewer, it is three inches high, and five in diameter, with a cavity three and one-fourth 
inches wide, and three-fourths deep. Maynard gives its external diameter at five inches, and its internal 
diameter at two and one-half inches, and its external depth at three inches, and its internal depth at 
two inches. The coarser materials mentioned are used in the foundation and superstructure, and grasses, 
fine roots, and hair are used for the lining. 
EGGS: 
The eggs in a set are usually four; they are pale bluish-green in color, unspotted, and measure in 
long-diameter from .82 to .93, and in short-diameter from .63 to. 68. A common size is .66 x .88. Maynard 
gives their dimensions as follows: “From .88 x .60 to .92 x .65.” 
DIFFERENTIAL POINTS: 
See Table. 
REMARKS : 
Fig. 10, Plate LXYIII, shows three eggs of the Hermit Thrush, of the common sizes and shapes. 
They were selected for illustration from the collection in the National Museum. The color is like cabinet 
specimens a year old, and consequently less brilliant than that of fresh specimens. 
I have no knowledge of the Hermit Thrush breeding in Ohio other than stated, though I have heard 
of it being seen at various parts of the State in the summer. It is more than possible that in most, if 
not all of these instances, Wilson’s Thrush has been mistaken for it. 
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