Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Parulidae

About

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.

Fun Fact

The Louisiana waterthrush is the largest species of wood warbler.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Prey is low, Louisiana waterthrushes can target prey as large as salamanders and small fish.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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