Louisiana Waterthrush
Feed on streambed invertebrates
...an excellent indicator of the
quality and health of a stream.
Parkesia motacilla
(L 6" WS 10" Wt 0.72 oz)
Chan Chich Lodge area
Barry’s Bend
11Mar2019
flash photos
Motocilla in Latin refers
to a
wagtail.
 
The Louisiana Waterthrush is
neither a thrush nor especially
common in Louisiana.
(John W. Fitzpatrick)
Louisiana
Watertnrush
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Society
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Northern
Watertnrush
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Society
Compare song to Northern
Waterthrush song