This is a most excellent songster, and comes nearer, in the clearness and melody of its notes, to the great american musician, the mocking bird, than perhaps any other bird known

They will also imitate other birds. I have one, at present, which, there is no doubt, has profited in that respect, by being near a Mocking Bird, a very superior singer. But their own natural notes are delightful, resembling the Ferruginous Thrush, but much finer, and fuller in tone. In shape and color it resembles the Wood Thrush, as has been observed, but it is larger in size; it has also the same attachment to an elevated position when singing; and in the North of Scotland, where high trees are rather scarce, he will get on the pinnacle of a high rock, to pour forth his song and cheer his mate, who is sitting far below, making the surrounding hills echo with his melody.

Food

Keep plenty of gravel in the bottom of your cage, and diet the same as for the Black Bird, with the addition of, about twice a week, half of a hard boiled egg, of which they are very fond, and which I think is beneficial to them.

Characteristics Of The Sexes

There is as much resemblance in the male and female of this bird, as in the Wood Thrush. The only difference is in the dulness of the orange color, and the spots on the breast.

Location

Found throughout Britain, and Resident.