Birds, Thrushes, and Nature Photography
Shush, or Flush a Thrush
But what is a thrush?
The words shush and hush sound gentle. Yet, I responded without pause whenever my mother said “shush” or “hush up” while I was a boy.
When watching birds or other wildlife, walking softly pays dividends in sightings. So does remaining quiet. Some birds are frightened and take flight at the slightest movement or sound made by humans nearby.
This article highlights a few members of the North American branch of the thrush family. The Eastern Bluebird, for example, is a thrush and is among my favorite birds to watch near home.
What is a Thrush?
True flushes are members of the passerine family Turdidae. They are plump, soft-plumaged small to medium-sized birds that inhabit woodlands or open areas.
Thrushes often feed on or near the ground. Their favorite foods are insects, other invertebrates, and fruit.
Examples of North American thrushes include bluebirds, the American Robin, the Hermit Thrush, and the Wood Thrush.
Some birds look like thrushes but are not part of the Turdidae family. They are sometimes called thrushes, too.
