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Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

Least Concern
Wingspan
14.8 cm
Weight
16.55 g
Family
Parulidae
Order
Passeriformes
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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 14.8 cm 5.8 in
Weight 16.55 g 0.58 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CR,CV. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 9 days.

Clutch Size

1-6

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Parulidae (New World Warblers)
Genus Parkesia
Species Parkesia noveboracensis

Distribution

Northern Waterthrush has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Northern Waterthrush endangered?
The Northern Waterthrush has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Northern Waterthrush nest?
Nest type: CR,CV. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 9 days.
How big is the Northern Waterthrush?
The Northern Waterthrush has a wingspan of 14.8 cm, weight of 16.55 g.
What order and family does the Northern Waterthrush belong to?
The Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Parulidae.

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