Headless Thrush ID

[CMac322]

I took this photo in Laurel, MD this morning.  I have a hard enough time ID'ing birds when I can see their heads.  Maybe a Hermit Thrush?  Thanks for the help.

[Jefferson Shank]

This is a Swainson's Thrush. Note the same color, brown back and the little bit of an eyering you can see.

[Charlie Spencer]

My Darling Bride says he's not headless, just shy.

[Benjamin]

I think this is a Veery. I'm not seeing olive flanks, and I'd expect to be able to see some spotting on what's visible of the breast if it was a Swainson's/Gray-cheeked. Plus the tip of the bill is very light, and Veery tends to have a lighter colored bill overall.

Edited May 23, 2020 by Benjamin

[Jefferson Shank]

 

I think this is a Veery. I'm not seeing olive flanks, and I'd expect to be able to see some spotting on what's visible of the breast if it was a Swainson's/Gray-cheeked. Plus the tip of the bill is very light, and Veery tends to have a lighter colored bill overall.

Yes, that makes for sense. I's just duller than any Veerys I've ever seen

[Phalarope713]

I think this is a Veery as well.

[The Bird Nuts]

Yes, my first impression was Veery from color alone.

[SirVive]

I was expecting a cadaver left by a weasel 

4 hours ago, Charlie Spencer said:

My Darling Bride says he's not headless, just shy.

 

[birdbrain22]

Definite Veery there.