Snarkhunter Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 (edited) I think this is a Veery, but one guide shows it's region being further north that Missouri (I'm in east central Missouri), another shows Missouri in the migration area. These are my crummy photos (which I was surprised came out at all). Any opinions/help? Edited May 2, 2022 by Snarkhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 I would say Gray-cheeked Thrush-a Veery will always stand out as having a very redish back, which this one lacks. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 14 minutes ago, Birding Boy said: I would say Gray-cheeked Thrush-a Veery will always stand out as having a very redish back, which this one lacks. I would agree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 45 minutes ago, Birding Boy said: I would say Gray-cheeked Thrush-a Veery will always stand out as having a very redish back, which this one lacks. Yeah, Gray-cheeked was my impression as well. The spots and malar stripes are also too dark for a Veery. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, The Bird Nuts said: Yeah, Gray-cheeked was my impression as well. The spots and malar stripes are also too dark for a Veery. How was swainson’s ruled out? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 1 minute ago, IKLland said: How was swainson’s ruled out? Good point, I'm not sure I can rule out SWTH. I think it has the small-eyed look of a Gray-cheeked. But I suppose it's best left unidentified. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 I think we would see the eye ring, however faint it could be, in the first photo of it was a Swainy. Gray-cheeked for me (I WILL FIND YOU SOOOON) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor L. Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 I agree with Gray-cheeked for this one. If I may ask, what area are you from? I'm in Missouri, too, in St. Charles County. Usually Veeries migrate through here in May, so they should start showing up any day now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarkhunter Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 6 hours ago, Trevor L. said: I agree with Gray-cheeked for this one. If I may ask, what area are you from? I'm in Missouri, too, in St. Charles County. Usually Veeries migrate through here in May, so they should start showing up any day now. Thanks, everyone! I'm about an hour southwest of St. Louis (Franklin County). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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