About the Louisiana Waterthrush
The Louisiana waterthrush is a New World warbler, that breeds in eastern North America and winters in the West Indies and Central America. Plain brown above, it is white below, with black streaks and with buff flanks and undertail, distinguishing it from the closely related northern waterthrush. The habitats it prefers are streams and their surroundings, and other wet areas.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Warblers (Parulidae) |
| Species | Parkesia motacilla |
| Species Codes | louwat, LOWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Louisiana Waterthrush belong to?
The Louisiana Waterthrush (Parkesia motacilla) belongs to the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Louisiana Waterthrush?
The Louisiana waterthrush is a New World warbler, that breeds in eastern North America and winters in the West Indies and Central America. Plain brown above, it is white below, with black streaks and with buff flanks and undertail, distinguishing it from the closely related northern waterthrush. The...
Where can I report a Louisiana Waterthrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Louisiana Waterthrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code louwat, or on iNaturalist.
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