Birds of the CalendarR. J. D. B. companion
USA Limited Edition · December 2027

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

Official bird of Vermont. Spotted breast is detail-heavy; singing-from-stump pose helps.

At a glance

HabitatVaries by state — see field guides for local habitats.
DietSee field guides for diet details.
RangeState bird of Vermont
Coloring poseSpotted breast is detail-heavy; singing-from-stump pose helps.

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Mating / display: No separately labeled courtship recording was found on primary sources for this species — use the general calls page.

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How to know it

Fun facts

Vermont

Joined the U.S.: 1791 (1791-03-04)

Vermont joined the Union in 1791. This northeastern state's bird is the Hermit Thrush.

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State-bird note

NEEDS .gov verify. Consistent secondary listings.

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