Northern Waterthrush
(Seiurus noveboracensis) B/M |
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RANGE: Breeds from Alaska and southern Mackenzie
across Canada to central Labrador and Newfoundland, south to
northwestern Washington and east to central Michigan,
northeastern Ohio, southeastern West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New
York, and Massachusetts. Winters mostly from Mexico to South
America and the West Indies.
STATUS: Locally common.
HABITAT: Generally inhabits thickets along edges of swamps,
ponds, and wooded streams with numerous fallen trees. Prefers
woodlands and shrubs around standing water rather than moving
streams.
SPECIAL HABITAT REQUIREMENTS: Cool, shady, wet, brushy areas
with open pools.
NEST: Builds nests on the ground among fallen trees, at the base
of living trees, in cavities of rotten stumps, and under
overhanging banks or cuts.
FOOD: Gleans food from moist soil and litter, consuming aquatic
and terrestrial insects, small crustaceans, mollusks, and some
minnows and worms.
REFERENCES: Adamue et al. 2001, Griscom and Sprunt 1979,
Johnsgard 1979, Miller 1999, Petersen in Farrand 1983c, Shunk
2004. |
