Some Type of Thrush? (Swainson's)

Somehow this bird found it's way into my porch enclosure. I am not sure what it is exactly, but it is close to the same size as an American Robin, and looks like some sort of thrush or veery. If anyone can identify it please let me know via email or comment.

After grabbing the camera and recording it, I opened the door and tried to coax it out but no luck. so I reached out my hand and the bird eventually hopped onto it by accident. It stayed on my hand until I brought it outside, then it flew off into some brush 100 feet away. It never did make a sound.

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Pets & Animals

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• thrush
• Swainson's
• bird
• birding
• nature
• wildlife
• trapped
• veery
• swainsons

[RockstarBirding]

What state are you in? Looks like a Swainson's to me. Overall tone and lack of contrast between tail and body rules out Hermit and possibly Bicknell's (range will solve the Bicknell's possibility easily though). Complete and defined eye ring knocks out Veery and Gray Cheeked. Mixed blend of spotting on breast and dull olive color also takes care of Wood Thrush. I think you're right, probably a Swainson's unless there are clues you saw that aren't shown on this clip.

[Naturebound]

Thanks for your help! Very much appreciated. I am in Northeastern Minnesota. I didnt really see any other clues that were not shown in the clip. I think I will go with Swainson's too for now. Thanks again!

[RockstarBirding]

K, def not a Bicknell's then...I think you're good with a Swainson's.