Hermit Thrush (IMAGE) The University of Montana Caption Temperate songbirds, like this Hermit Thrush, commonly raise four or more young, compared with one or two typically raised by tropical songbirds. Credit Thomas Martin Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.