Spirit bird

Varied Thrush

Ixoreus naevius

"A sophisticated soul in an orange sweater"

You gravititated toward the steady, classic charm of the Robin and Flicker while avoiding the frantic energy of the Osprey. Your selfie’s warm ochre palette and wide-eyed curiosity mirror this bird's signature burnt-orange breast and studious, observant nature. Like the Great Gray Owl you loved, there is a quiet, scholarly wisdom in your library-backed gaze.

A note on your bird: it wasn't picked from the 10 you swiped through — those were just the warm-up. It was chosen from our full flock of 100 iconic Canadian birds, matching the pattern of what moved you. That's why it may be one you never met on your journey.