Varied Thrush
Ixoreus naevius

The varied thrush is a member of the thrush family, Turdidae. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Ixoreus. Source
Where it is now
In the last 8 weeks this bird was recorded 84,023 times across 33 areas (each area is a 5 degree square).
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Movement and weather
Each season it is first heard regularly where daytime highs are around 8°C (typically 2 to 15°C, from 13 areas). That range is wide, so temperature alone does not explain when it turns up.
Arrival dates
The week it was first heard regularly in each region, after at least six weeks away. Dates differ from south to north, so a region has a range.
| Region | First arrival | Last arrival | Typical peak | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 9 February 2026 | 28 September 2026 | 6 April 2026 | 13 |
Figures are effort corrected and come from automatic sound identification, which makes mistakes. How this is measured and how it compares with human observers.