Townsend's Solitaire
Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's solitaire is a medium-sized thrush, the only solitaire native to America north of Mexico. Source
Where it is now
In the last 8 weeks this bird was recorded 347,353 times across 39 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 19°C (typically 18 to 25°C, from 13 areas).
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 | 26 January 2026 | 28 September 2026 | 28 September 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.