Louisiana waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

The Louisiana waterthrush (Parkesia motacilla) is a New World warbler, that breeds in eastern North America and winters in the West Indies and Central America.

Family: Parulidae Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern
Louisiana waterthrush

About the Louisiana waterthrush

The Louisiana waterthrush (Parkesia motacilla) 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 Facts About Louisiana waterthrush

  • The habitats it prefers are streams and their surroundings, and other wet areas.
  • The Louisiana waterthrush (Parkesia motacilla) is a New World warbler, that breeds in eastern North America and winters in the West Indies and Central America.

Conservation Status

The Louisiana waterthrush is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Orderpasserines
FamilyParulidae
GenusParkesia
SpeciesParkesia motacilla

Range & Habitat

Range map of Louisiana waterthrush

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Related Species

Other species in the Parulidae family: