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Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

Photo by Tom15
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42.6779, -71.8204

Field Notes

Description:

A warbler with brown streaks on its yellowish belly and a bold white eye stripe. They bob their tail up and down continuously.

Habitat:

Louisiana Waterthrush can be found near fast running streams, like this one at Willard Brook. They feed on insects that emerge from the water and are on the rocks.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Tom15
Jamie, I'll be looking for those Northerns and all their friends:-)
jamiewgoodspeed
just had a HUGE flock of northern water thrushes come through south florida. get ready they will be up there soon.
Tom15
Thanks Fyn. Louisiana's are one of the first warblers back along with Pine, Palm and Yellow-rumped. Northern and all the others should be coming back soon, as long as the weather isn't too bad.
Fyn Kynd
Nice! Should be seeing some Northerns soon.

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PublishedApril 25, 2014

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