Louisiana Waterthrush
Parkesia motacilla
(L 6" WS 10" Wt 0.72 oz)
Columbus Park
Chicago
Very similar to the Northern
Waterthrush...may take naps in
the middle of the day.
13May2012
15May2012
Motocilla in Latin refers
to a
wagtail.
 
© Audubon
Society
© Wikipedia
Birds are both works of art
and marvels of engineering.
   (Patrick Merrell)