Wood Thrush

The Wood Thrush is an uncommon statewide breeder. Preferred habitat includes woodlands with understory and dense shrublands with canopy. 2013 trends estimates indicated a decrease of 10% annually, but 2020 trends now indicate a positive 2% annual increase. Research indicates Wood Thrushes have poor breeding success in fragmented forests. Breeding success likely declines after buckthorn and honeysuckle removal without sufficient reintroduction of native understory. Photo: © Eric Secker