About the Northern Waterthrush
The northern waterthrush is a species of ground-feeding migratory New World warbler of the genus Parkesia. It breeds in the northern part of North America, in Alaska, Canada, and the northern United States; it winters in Florida, Central America, the West Indies, Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador. It is a rare vagrant to other South American countries and to western Europe. Its closest relative is the Louisiana waterthrush.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Warblers (Parulidae) |
| Species | Parkesia noveboracensis |
| Species Codes | norwat, NOWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Northern Waterthrush belong to?
The Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) belongs to the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Northern Waterthrush?
The northern waterthrush is a species of ground-feeding migratory New World warbler of the genus Parkesia. It breeds in the northern part of North America, in Alaska, Canada, and the northern United States; it winters in Florida, Central America, the West Indies, Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador. It...
Where can I report a Northern Waterthrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Northern Waterthrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code norwat, or on iNaturalist.
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