“” Varied thrush. Stan Tekiela Author / Naturalist / Getty Images Resembling a more colorful version of the American robin, the varied thrush (Ixoreus naevius) has a deep orange chest and throat, with bold black markings on its wings, head and tail. It prefers the cool, misty forests of the Pacific Northwest, where it forages […]

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Varied thrush
Varied thrush. Stan Tekiela Author / Naturalist / Getty Images

Resembling a more colorful version of the American robin, the varied thrush (Ixoreus naevius) has a deep orange chest and throat, with bold black markings on its wings, head and tail.

It prefers the cool, misty forests of the Pacific Northwest, where it forages for insects and berries. This secretive bird is more often heard than seen, with its haunting call echoing through the trees.