Northern waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

The northern waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) is a species of ground-feeding migratory New World warbler of the genus Parkesia.

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

About the Northern waterthrush

The northern waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) 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.

Fun Facts About Northern waterthrush

  • The northern waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) is a species of ground-feeding migratory New World warbler of the genus Parkesia.
  • It is a rare vagrant to other South American countries and to western Europe.
  • 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.

Conservation Status

The Northern 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 noveboracensis

Range & Habitat

Range map of Northern waterthrush

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Related Species

Other species in the Parulidae family: