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Northern Waterthrush (Seiurus noveboracensis)
FIELD MARKS
The Northern Waterthrush has greyish or brownish-olive coloured upperparts
with a pale yellow line over its eye. It has white underparts that are streaked
with brownish-olive. It is a very shy bird that has a strange habit of bobbing
or wagging its tail as it walks. Approximate length: 13 cm
FOOD
Along with terrestrial insects, the Northern Waterthrush also eats aquatic
insects and crustaceans. It often looks for food on logs floating in the
water.
HABITAT
This warbler prefers to live near water in areas with bogs, or streams that
run through coniferous forests.
NESTING
The Northern Waterthrush builds its nests in hollows in stumps, roots of
upturned trees or in banks. It builds the nest with sphagnum moss, leaves,
pine needles, twigs and bark, lines it with red moss filaments. The female
lays 4-5 white eggs with brown and grey spots.
STATUS
Stable. Could be vulnerable to loss of habitat on wintering grounds. |
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