Facts about Veery

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   A veery's clutch typically contains 3 to 5 pale blue-green eggs that hatch after an incubation period of 10 to 12 days.

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   Nesting veeries construct cup-shaped nests woven from dead leaves and plant fibers, typically placing them 3 to 10 feet high in shrubs or small trees across their breeding range.

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   Reddish-brown plumage on the veery's head and back distinguishes it from other North American thrushes, with spotted breasts that fade as birds age into adulthood.

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   Veeries molt twice annually, replacing their feathers completely in both spring and fall migrations to maintain optimal flight efficiency across two continents.

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   The veery's distinctive flutelike song contains 7 to 10 notes descending in pitch, making it one of the most recognizable avian vocalizations in eastern North American forests.

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   During spring migration, veeries travel approximately 4,000 miles from South American wintering grounds to North American breeding territories.

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