Parkesia motacilla ORDER: PASSERIFORMES FAMILY: PARULIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
© Matt Bango
A bird of forest streams, the Louisiana Waterthrush looks more like a thrush or sparrow than the warbler it is. It can be recognized by its loud ringing call and constant bobbing of its tail.
Song loud and ringing, starts with two to five slightly descending, clear whistled notes followed by a complex jumble of short, rapid phrases. Call a sharp, metallic "chip."