Mystery ID

[Carma Sue Henry]

Cab anyone help with ID from these photos?  This bird has been here for tge last tgree days.  It comes in to water late afternoon but doesn't seem to partake of seed or suet.  I've seen it in close proximity to some other birds and it's larger than a House Finch and a little smaller than a Western Bluebird.  

My first thoughtI was something along the lines of an Alder Flycatcher due to the light ring around the eye and slight greenish tinge, but the head shape is off and those chest spots are pretty distinct.  They are slightly reminiscent of a young Robin, but it's way too small.  The beak is thin and longish with a dark tip.  I thought maybe a Swainsons's or Hermit Thrush but that also seems too large.  Then I tried among the Warblers... there might be a hint of yellow on the underside of the wing and along it's flanks and the size is a better fit.

Anyway, I'm stumped.  Any help?

Carma Henry

[Joel Geier]

It looks like a Swainson's Thrush to me! They're not all that big.

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