Veery

Veeries sing a special song that sounds like a musical question and answer, often repeating phrases to create a delightful forest concert.

This bird can be quite sneaky! Veeries often hide their nests on the ground under dense vegetation, making it tricky for predators to find them.

During the breeding season, male Veeries sing vigorously at dawn and dusk to attract females, creating an enchanting soundtrack for the morning and evening.

Veeries have an impressive sense of hearing, which helps them detect insects rustling in the underbrush, ensuring they never miss a delicious meal.

These birds have a knack for blending in. Their brown and spotted feathers act like a natural camouflage, helping them hide from predators and sneak up on insects!

Veeries take their bathing seriously! They often splash around in puddles or streams, keeping their feathers clean and shiny for their next concert.

Once a Veery finds a good nesting spot, it goes on to raise a family of 3 to 5 chicks, working hard to feed them insects and berries until they are ready to fly.

In colder areas, Veeries migrate south during the winter months, traveling up to 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles) south to find warmer climates.

Veeries are not only nice to listen to, but they also help nature! They eat fruits and berries, and in doing so, they help spread seeds around the forest.

When scared, Veeries can freeze in place, relying on their camouflage to blend in with the surroundings, waiting until it is safe to move again.